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PURCH2943 - PPE1004562 Direct Award for the Provision of Teaching Equipment for Keystone

UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

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12 May 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process under discussion was initiated by the University of Glasgow, which acted as the buying organisation. The tender, identified as "PURCH2943 - PPE1004562", involved the direct award of a contract for the provision of teaching equipment for Keystone. This falls under the education industry category and is located in Glasgow, UK. The procurement stage for this process is notably complete, with the contract having been awarded on 22 April 2026. The procurement method employed was a limited procedure, justified by technical reasons under Regulations 2015-33 (1) (b) (ii), allowing the award of the contract without prior publication of a competitive call. The contract, valued at £121,500, was signed with Armfield Ltd as the supplier.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational goods and equipment as it is targeted at providing teaching equipment solutions. Businesses that can offer technical know-how or unique products that align with specific educational needs and legal justifications have the potential to benefit from similar tenders. Additionally, small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like Armfield Ltd, which was the successful supplier in this instance, are well-positioned to compete, particularly in scenarios where specific technical requirements render competition limited, thereby aligning with direct award opportunities. Such contracts can be pivotal for business growth within the education sector, especially for companies capable of meeting stringent regulatory and technical standards.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PURCH2943 - PPE1004562 Direct Award for the Provision of Teaching Equipment for Keystone

Notice Description

PURCH2943 - PPE1004562 Direct Award for the Provision of Teaching Equipment for Keystone

Lot Information

Lot 1

PURCH2943 - PPE1004562 Direct Award for the Provision of Teaching Equipment for Keystone 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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000830118
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555652
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£121,500 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Apr 20263 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

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
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

ARMFIELD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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