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PURCH3049 - PPE1005101 Direct Award for the Provision of Facial Imaging System

University of Glasgow

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30 Sep 2026 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow procured a facial imaging system, classified as medical and dental equipment. The requirement is for equipment rather than a service or construction project, with delivery in Glasgow. The procurement was organised as a single requirement. The available description identifies the system but does not set out its technical functions, configuration, quantities or intended user group, so the scope that can be established is the supply of a facial imaging system for the university. This is a specialist equipment purchase, rather than a general imaging or clinical services contract.

The procurement is complete and the contract was awarded to 3dMD Ltd. The University used a direct award without a prior competition, citing technical reasons and the view that the requirement could be supplied only by a particular economic operator. One bid was recorded. The contract value is £95,000. The contract was signed on 30 September 2026 and is active; the requirement was described as lasting for a maximum period of 12 months. The award is for one lot, with no option to extend or make additional purchases recorded. No detailed eligibility conditions or evaluation criteria are set out beyond the technical-reasons justification for the direct award.

This award shows that the University of Glasgow has purchased a specialist facial imaging system and used a technically justified direct award, rather than a competitive tender. The recorded supplier was 3dMD Ltd, a small and medium-sized enterprise, and one bid was recorded. For a future requirement of this kind, a credible supplier would need to demonstrate that its system meets the university’s technical need and explain clearly how it compares with alternatives; the stated rationale indicates that technical differentiation and the ability to meet a specific requirement mattered in this purchase. Suppliers of facial imaging equipment with relevant product capability and evidence to support technical claims are the closest fit. The award does not establish broader service, installation, support or maintenance requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PURCH3049 - PPE1005101 Direct Award for the Provision of Facial Imaging System

Notice Description

PURCH3049 - PPE1005101 Direct Award for the Provision of Facial Imaging System

Lot Information

Lot 1

PURCH3049 - PPE1005101 Direct Award for the Provision of Facial Imaging System Internal Procurement Policy Exception (PPE) Form completed. Justification: Regulations 2015-33 (1) (b) (ii)Technical Reasons For a maximum period of 12 months.

Procurement Information

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000844404
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP565623
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

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
£95,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20261 weeks 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

3dMD Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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