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PURCH2982 - PPE1005122 Direct Award for the Provision of Fida Evolve with Associated Add-Ons, Services and Maintenance

University of Glasgow

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01 Oct 2026 at 01:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow bought Fida Evolve, together with associated add-ons, services and maintenance. This is a scientific analysis instrument and related support, classified as laboratory analytical equipment (CPV 38430000). Delivery is in Glasgow. The requirement is for the University’s use of the Fida Evolve system and its associated products and ongoing support.

The procurement is complete: FIDA Biosystems ApS was selected, and the contract is active and signed. The contract value is £273,840. The stated contract arrangement has an initial three-year period, with two optional extensions of 12 months each, for a maximum period of five years. The procurement used a direct award without prior competition, justified on technical grounds. Quality and price each carried 50% of the evaluation weighting. One bid was recorded for the single lot; the bidder was an SME based in Denmark.

For suppliers considering a future requirement from the University of Glasgow, this award shows demand for the Fida Evolve system and its associated add-ons, services and maintenance. The buyer used a direct award on technical grounds, citing the requirement’s dependence on a particular operator and lack of competition for technical reasons. A credible competitor would therefore need to demonstrate that its system and associated support can meet the University’s technical requirements, alongside a competitive price and strong quality. The awarded supplier was an SME, indicating that the requirement was served by a specialist supplier rather than necessarily requiring a large organisation. The procurement’s equal emphasis on quality and price is relevant to suppliers assessing their competitive position.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PURCH2982 - PPE1005122 Direct Award for the Provision of Fida Evolve with Associated Add-Ons, Services and Maintenance

Notice Description

PURCH2982 - PPE1005122 Direct Award for the Provision of Fida Evolve with Associated Add-Ons, Services and Maintenance

Lot Information

Lot 1

PURCH2982 - PPE1005122 Direct Award for the Provision of Fida Evolve with Associated Add-Ons, Services and Maintenance For a Maximum Period of Five Years with an Initial Period of Three Years with the option to Extend for a further Two Period of Twelve Months Internal Procurement Policy Exception (PPE) Form completed. 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-r6ebe6-0000844136
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT565667
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

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

CPV Codes

38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£273,840 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
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

Fida Biosystems ApS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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