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PURCH3063 - PPE1005156 Direct Award for the Provision of Ecologos Research

University of Glasgow

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22 Oct 2026 at 01:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow commissioned research and development services from Ecologos Research Ltd. The requirement is described as research and development work needing a niche skill set and specialist expertise, rather than as a defined set of deliverables or a particular research topic. The work is associated with Glasgow, where the University is based. The service category is research and development services (CPV 73300000). The procurement was arranged as a single lot, covering the research requirement as a whole. This is a specialist research services contract, so it is most relevant to organisations with capabilities directly suited to the research field and the expertise the University requires.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded to Ecologos Research Ltd; the resulting contract is recorded as active. The University used a limited procedure without prior publication of a competition, citing the research and development nature of the services and the specialist expertise required. One bid was recorded, from an SME. The award relates to a single lot. The contract was signed on 19 October 2026 and is described as lasting 24 months. Its recorded contract value is £122,448. The procurement rationale refers to research and development services under the relevant regulations. The award information does not state a separate award date or evaluation scoring criteria; the stated basis for the direct award is the niche skill set and expertise required for the work.

For suppliers assessing this buyer’s research needs, the award indicates demand for research and development services that depend on specialist, niche expertise. A credible competitor would need to demonstrate a strong fit with the particular research field and the capability to deliver work of this kind, rather than rely on general research credentials alone. The University selected an SME, showing that this requirement was within the reach of a smaller specialist provider, although the recorded outcome reflects only one bid and does not establish a wider supplier preference. The buyer used a direct award route on the stated grounds of the specialist skill set, so evidence of distinctive expertise would be central to competing if this specific requirement returns to market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PURCH3063 - PPE1005156 Direct Award for the Provision of Ecologos Research

Notice Description

PURCH3063 - PPE1005156 Direct Award for the Provision of Ecologos Research. Internal Procurement Policy Exception (PPE) Form completed.

Lot Information

Lot 1

PURCH3063 - PPE1005156 Direct Award for the Provision of Ecologos Research. For the duration of 24 months. Required for the Research and Development Services due to niche skill set and expertise in the field.

Procurement Information

Regulations 2015-15-Research and Development Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000846198
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT567159
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£122,448 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 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

Ecologos Research Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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