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PURCH2804 - PPE1003713 Provision of a DMA with an automatic humidity controller with dedicated humidity chamber

UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

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Award

19 Sep 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process was conducted by the University of Glasgow and involved the "PURCH2804 - PPE1003713 Provision of a DMA with an automatic humidity controller with dedicated humidity chamber" for their research projects. The procurement category is goods, specifically targeting the education sector, and located in Glasgow, UKM82. This contract has reached the award stage as of 19th September 2025, with the contract having been signed on 10th September 2025, and was completed via a limited procurement method due to technical reasons as per Regulations 2015-33 (1) (b) (ii). The procurement process bypassed prior publication due to the lack of competition for technical reasons, resulting in the contract value set at £50,016 GBP.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in technical measurement devices, particularly those equipped to supply advanced Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA) systems with precise humidity control. Small and medium enterprises like Lacerta Technology Ltd, which successfully won the award, stand to benefit by providing bespoke or refurbished scientific equipment tailored to specific institutional requirements, especially where unique specifications limit competition. The contract demonstrates the potential for SMEs to secure valuable contracts by offering highly specialised or technically superior goods where regulatory exceptions apply.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PURCH2804 - PPE1003713 Provision of a DMA with an automatic humidity controller with dedicated humidity chamber

Notice Description

PURCH2804 - PPE1003713 Provision of a DMA with an automatic humidity controller with dedicated humidity chamber. Internal Procurement Policy Exception (PPE) Form completed.

Lot Information

Lot 1

PURCH2804 - PPE1003713 Provision of a DMA with an automatic humidity controller with dedicated humidity chamber. Needed for multiple research projects with the Kelvin Centre. No such instrument is available within the University. This is refurbished instrument meeting our exact specifications at around half the normal supplier price. Justification reason: 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-r6ebe6-0000810545
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539582
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

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

CPV Codes

38930000 - Humidity and moisture measuring instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,016 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Sep 20255 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 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

LACERTA TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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