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PURCH2691 - PPE1003353 Direct Award for Lunaphore Technologies equipment

UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

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29 May 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow has completed a procurement process titled "PURCH2691 - PPE1003353 Direct Award for Lunaphore Technologies equipment," under the category of goods in the education industry. The procurement process, located in Glasgow, UK, was at the award stage as of 29th May 2025. The procurement method used was a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, which was justified on technical grounds as per Regulations 2015-33 (1) (b) (ii). This contract was specifically funded by the NHS Beatson Endowment fund and was necessary due to Lunaphore Technologies being the sole provider capable of delivering the required specification.

This tender provides a significant growth opportunity for businesses involved in providing specialised technical equipment within the education and healthcare sectors. Particularly, SMEs with unique product offerings that meet stringent technical specifications are well-suited to compete in such niche markets. As Lunaphore Technologies has been awarded this contract, companies capable of providing similar value and innovation could seek future collaborations or contracts within the university or similar institutions. The contract value was £349,684, demonstrating a lucrative opportunity for businesses meeting the necessary criteria.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PURCH2691 - PPE1003353 Direct Award for Lunaphore Technologies equipment

Notice Description

PURCH2691 - PPE1003353 Direct Award for Lunaphore Technologies equipment. Internal Procurement Policy Exception (PPE) Form completed.

Lot Information

Lot 1

PURCH2691 - PPE1003353 Direct Award for Lunaphore Technologies equipment. External funding has been recieved from the NHS Beatson Endowment fund (329296) for purchase of equipment specifically through LUNAPHORE technology. Lunaphore are the only provider in the market who can deliver these goods to the required specification.

Procurement Information

Regulations 2015-33 (1) (b) (ii)Technical Reasons

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000800186
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY531385
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£349,684 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW
Contact Name
Hannah Dobby
Contact Email
hannah.dobby@glasgow.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1413306639

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G12 8QQ
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Hillhead
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LUNAPHORE TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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