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PURCH2698 - PPE1003710 Direct Award for the Provision of Philips MRI Scanner Proprietary Interface Cables and Scanner Driver Boards

UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow has completed a procurement process titled "PURCH2698 - PPE1003710 Direct Award for the Provision of Philips MRI Scanner Proprietary Interface Cables and Scanner Driver Boards." The procurement was in the Education industry category and located in Glasgow, UKM82. The process is in the 'Award' stage, having been awarded on 20th August 2025. This tender followed a 'limited' procurement method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication due to technical reasons under the Regulations 2015-33 (1) (b) (ii). The procurement involved the purchase of goods, with a contract value of £125,550 GBP.

This tender presents growth opportunities particularly for businesses that specialise in medical equipment and provide niche technical solutions, given the direct award to Philips Medical Systems Nederland B.V., a large-scale supplier. Businesses with capabilities matching high-end technical requirements and experience in dealing with proprietary medical technology products could find working with such entities beneficial. This procurement highlights potential collaboration for entities adept in providing highly technical customised solutions. Despite being a limited process, understanding such need-driven awards can guide businesses in enhancing their competitive offerings in future tenders.

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Notice Title

PURCH2698 - PPE1003710 Direct Award for the Provision of Philips MRI Scanner Proprietary Interface Cables and Scanner Driver Boards

Notice Description

PURCH2698 - PPE1003710 Direct Award for the Provision of Philips MRI Scanner Proprietary Interface Cables and Philips Scanner Driver Boards

Lot Information

Lot 1

PURCH2698 - PPE1003710 Direct Award for the Provision of Philips MRI Scanner Proprietary Interface Cables and Philips Scanner Driver Boards 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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000807829
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP540242
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£125,550 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW
Contact Name
Hannah Dobby
Contact Email
hannah.dobby@glasgow.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1413304113

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

PHILIPS MEDICAL SYSTEMS NEDERLAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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