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PURCH2753 - PPE1003558 Direct Award for the Provision of Ultra Low Temperature Freezers

University of Glasgow

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11 Jul 2025 at 01:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow has concluded a procurement process titled "PURCH2753 - PPE1003558 Direct Award for the Provision of Ultra Low Temperature Freezers," which falls under the goods category. This process was specific to the location in Glasgow, UK, and was governed by technical reasons as per the procurement regulations in 2015. The procurement was conducted via a limited method without prior publication due to the specific technical requirements, leading to a direct award. The contract, valued at £287,420, was signed with Wolf Laboratories on 10 July 2025, with the procurement stage now marked as complete. This tender specifically addresses the educational sector’s equipment needs, providing critical infrastructure development opportunities within the region.

This tender creates substantial business opportunities, specifically for SMEs involved in the manufacturing and supply of ultra-low temperature freezers. The provision specification detailed the supply and delivery of 22 such bespoke freezers, indicating a niche yet significant opportunity for businesses that can meet stringent technical criteria. Businesses specialised in scientific and laboratory equipment with a focus on quality and price competitiveness would find this contract highly beneficial, considering the equal emphasis on quality and pricing metrics in the award criteria. Wolf Laboratories, the awarded supplier, exemplifies the type of company well-positioned to leverage such procurement opportunities to enhance their market presence within the UK educational sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PURCH2753 - PPE1003558 Direct Award for the Provision of Ultra Low Temperature Freezers

Notice Description

PURCH2753 - PPE1003558 Direct Award for the Provision of Ultra Low Temperature Freezers

Lot Information

Lot 1

PURCH2753 - PPE1003558 Direct Award for the Provision of Ultra Low Temperature Freezers Supply and delivery of 22 ultra low temperature freezers (-80c) to replace existing units. Internal Procurement Policy Exception (PPE) Form completed. Justification: Regulations 2015-33 (1) (b) (ii)Technical Reasons

Procurement Information

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000804091
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534489
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

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

CPV Codes

39711100 - Refrigerators and freezers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£287,420 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jul 20251 years 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G12 8QQ
Postcode Area
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

Wolf Laboratories

Further Information

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