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PURCH2967 - PPE1004686 Direct Award for the Provision of a New Flow Cytometer

UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

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04 Jun 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow has concluded a direct award contract for the provision of a new flow cytometer to enhance its educational and research capabilities. The procurement, identified as PURCH2967 - PPE1004686, falls under the education industry category and took place in Glasgow, UK. This specific procurement was finalised without a competitive call, based on technical grounds as per the Regulations 2015-33 (1) (b) (ii). The contract was signed on 29th May 2026, following the award stage, with Becton Dickinson UK Limited supplying the flow cytometer. The contract value is £397,840, and the procurement method was limited, designed for scenarios with technical reasons limiting competition.

This tender presents expansive opportunities for businesses capable of offering specialised equipment or services in technically demanding environments, particularly in educational and scientific research sectors. While this specific contract was awarded due to technical limitations allowing a single operator to meet the needs, it highlights the demand for advanced technological solutions within academic institutions. Businesses that develop innovative scientific instruments and that can provide bespoke technology solutions could find substantial growth prospects by participating in future tenders from universities and research bodies looking for cutting-edge equipment.

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Notice Title

PURCH2967 - PPE1004686 Direct Award for the Provision of a New Flow Cytometer

Notice Description

PURCH2967 - PPE1004686 Direct Award for the Provision of a New Flow Cytometer

Lot Information

Lot 1

PURCH2967 - PPE1004686 Direct Award for the Provision of a New Flow Cytometer The instrument is an imaging and spectral flow cytometer. 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-r6ebe6-0000833247
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557267
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
Large

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
£397,840 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 May 20266 days 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
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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

BECTON DICKINSON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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