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PPE1003545 - PURCH2776 Direct Award for an Upgrade to wind tunnel turntable system

UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

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13 Aug 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow has completed a procurement process for upgrading its wind tunnel turntable system, with the awarded contract valued at £98,333. This procurement falls under the Education industry category and is located in Glasgow, specifically within the region UKM82. The process used a limited procurement method due to technical reasons, as outlined in Regulations 2015-33 (1) (b) (ii), which allowed for an award without prior competition. The procurement reached the contract stage as of 5th August 2025, following an internal Procurement Policy Exception (PPE) form, signifying its completion. The primary category for this procurement was goods.

This tender presents a singular opportunity for businesses specialising in aerodynamic equipment, particularly those capable of providing technical solutions unique to existing systems. Given that Aerodynamic Test Equipment Ltd was the sole supplier selected due to its unique technical capabilities, businesses looking to grow in similar niche sectors could consider developing specialised products or services to meet bespoke technical needs. This procurement is especially suited to SMEs skilled in providing exclusive, tailored solutions in the educational equipment sector, potentially paving the way for those capable of innovation in future similar tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PPE1003545 - PURCH2776 Direct Award for an Upgrade to wind tunnel turntable system

Notice Description

PPE1003545 - PURCH2776 Direct Award for an Upgrade to wind tunnel turntable system. Internal Procurement Policy Exception (PPE) Form completed.

Lot Information

Lot 1

PPE1003545 - PURCH2776 Direct Award for an Upgrade to wind tunnel turntable system. This system is unique to the supplier that initially installed the turntable. As this is a system upgrade, there are no other suitable suppliers for technical reasons. Justification Reasons: 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-r6ebe6-0000806674
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536951
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website 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

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

CPV Codes

31121000 - Generating sets

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£98,333 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Aug 20256 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
Chris Daly
Contact Email
christopher.daly@glasgow.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1413305025

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

AERODYNAMIC TEST EQUIPMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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