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PURCH2843 Provision of Assistive Technology

University of Glasgow

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 Mar 2026 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

27 Nov 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow has successfully completed the procurement process for the provision of assistive technology, under contract reference PURCH2843. Sight and Sound Technology, an SME, has been awarded this contract, which is part of a framework agreement covering a duration of two years, with options to extend for twelve months twice. This selective procurement followed a competitive procedure with negotiation, focusing on goods within the education industry category, and delivery will take place in Glasgow. The procurement phase reached completion with the award stage on 19 March 2026 after being active since the tender notice was issued in November 2025, with submissions closing on 12 January 2026. The procurement process included stringent criteria for bids and incorporated electronic submission methods facilitated by Public Contracts Scotland.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in assistive technology, particularly those offering robust equipment and innovative software solutions tailored to individual needs in the educational sector. SMEs can find growth opportunities by aligning their offerings with the quality and pricing standards set by the University. The focus on community benefits, such as vocational training and subcontracting opportunities for SMEs, further enhances the value proposition for participating businesses. With a contract value of £1,260,000, the provision of assistive technology to the university not only benefits the supplier's financial growth but also promotes collaboration with educational institutions and supports local and regional development initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PURCH2843 Provision of Assistive Technology

Notice Description

Award of PURCH2843 Provision of Assistive Technology

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of PURCH2843 Provision of Framework Agreement for Assistive Technology

Renewal: 2 options to extend for 12 months each

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000816973
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552089
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48190000 - Educational software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,260,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20265 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
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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

Sight and Sound Technology

Further Information

Notice Documents

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