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PURCH2748 - PPE1003521 Direct Award for the Procurement of Alma Mater II Sculpture - Design, Fabrication and Installation

UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

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30 Jun 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow has completed a procurement process titled "PURCH2748 - PPE1003521 Direct Award for the Procurement of Alma Mater II Sculpture - Design, Fabrication and Installation". This process involved the design, fabrication, and installation of a significant artistic sculpture located in Glasgow. The procurement falls under the industry category of Education and Services, specifically highlighting creative and artistic work. Conducted under a limited procurement method, this direct award was executed without a prior call for competition, justified as a unique work of art under specific procurement regulations. The contract, valued at £126,150, was awarded to Jephson Robb Limited, an SME based in Glasgow, and was signed on 27 June 2025.

This tender presents a noteworthy opportunity for businesses within the creative and artistic sectors, especially those specialising in custom art installations and sculptures. Given the emphasis on unique artistic performance and design, businesses with experience in crafting bespoke art pieces, or those with the capability to handle intricate fabrication and installation tasks, would find such procurement opportunities beneficial for growth. This contract highlights the potential for SMEs to secure projects from prestigious institutions like the University of Glasgow, thus enhancing their portfolio and gaining prominence in the art and education sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PURCH2748 - PPE1003521 Direct Award for the Procurement of Alma Mater II Sculpture - Design, Fabrication and Installation

Notice Description

PURCH2748 - PPE1003521 Direct Award for the Procurement of Alma Mater II Sculpture - Design, Fabrication and Installation

Lot Information

Lot 1

PURCH2748 - PPE1003521 Direct Award for the Procurement of Alma Mater II Sculpture - Design, Fabrication and Installation Internal Procurement Policy Exception (PPE) Form completed. Justification: Regulations 2015-33 (1) (b) (i) Unique work of Art/performance

Procurement Information

Regulations 2015-33 (1) (b) (i) Unique work of Art/performance

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000802901
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN533600
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92312230 - Services provided by sculptors

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£126,150 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jun 20258 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
Con Church
Contact Email
con.church@glasgow.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1413305476

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

JEPHSON ROBB

Further Information

Notice Documents

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