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PURCH2902 - PPE1004303 Direct Award for Dental Haptic Units for UG Teaching

UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

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16 Feb 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow has completed the award procedure for the procurement of Dental Haptic Units aimed at enhancing undergraduate teaching. This contract is part of the educational sector, with technology-enhanced learning and simulation being the focus for modernising dental education. The procurement was executed through a limited method, specifically a direct award without prior publication due to technical reasons outlined in Regulations 2015-33 (1) (b) (ii). Clark Dental Equipment Systems Ltd, based in Wickford, UK, was awarded the contract valued at £200,670. The contract was signed on 13th February 2026. The delivery will take place within the UK region UKM82.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in technical and educational equipment supply, particularly those specialising in high-tech dental training systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in manufacturing or supplying simulation equipment can find this an area ripe for expansion. Companies that can meet specific technical requirements may benefit from similar opportunities where expertise and unique offerings are valued over competitive bidding. The advancement in technological learning solutions is growing, offering avenues for businesses focused on innovation to tap into public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

PURCH2902 - PPE1004303 Direct Award for Dental Haptic Units for UG Teaching

Notice Description

PURCH2902 - PPE1004303 Direct Award for Dental Haptic Units for UG Teaching

Lot Information

Lot 1

PURCH2902 - PPE1004303 Direct Award for Dental Haptic Units for UG Teaching. The Dental School seeks support to deliver a modern, innovative and comprehensive enhancement of undergraduate dental education through a coherent upgrade of technology enhanced learning and teaching via simulation and digital dentistry. These haptic units will deliver high fidelity, force feedback training with objective analytics and enhance the student experience through more hands-on time. Internal Procurement Policy Exception (PPE) Form completed.

Procurement Information

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000823754
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549642
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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33130000 - Dental and subspecialty instruments and devices

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£200,670 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks 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 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

CLARK DENTAL EQUIPMENT SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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