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title: "PPE Ref 5833 Direct award for the Purchase of Nanostring GeoMAX Digital Spatial Profiler (DSP)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029501"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW"
published: "2021-02-22"
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# PPE Ref 5833 Direct award for the Purchase of Nanostring GeoMAX Digital Spatial Profiler (DSP)

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029501

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## Summary

The University of Glasgow is seeking to procure a Nanostring GeoMAX Digital Spatial Profiler (DSP) through a limited procurement method that did not involve prior publication of a call for competition. This procurement, classified under the CPV code for imaging equipment for medical, dental, and veterinary use, has reached the award stage. The total value of the contract is £200,000. The award was signed on 12th May 2020, with a delivery address located in Glasgow, UK.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the medical imaging and related fields, particularly those capable of supplying advanced medical equipment. Companies that specialise in quality imaging technologies or those with innovative solutions in digital spatial profiling would be well-suited to compete, especially given the absence of competition due to technical constraints. Participating in such tenders can enhance a business’s reputation and potentially lead to further collaborations within the healthcare sector.

## Notice

PPE Ref 5833 Direct award for the Purchase of Nanostring GeoMAX Digital Spatial Profiler (DSP)

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct award for the Purchase of a Nanostring GeoMAX Digital Spatial Profiler (DSP). This combines with our existing nCounter system to enable precise selection of regions of interest with a tissue area including selection of cells of interest.

### Procurement Information

Competition is absent for technical reasons under Regulation 33(1)(b)(ii) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 ("PC(S)R 2015") (the sole supplier exemption

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003481-2021 |
| Notice type | 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 May 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £200,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G12 8QQ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Hillhead |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NANOSTRING TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33110000 - Imaging equipment for medical, dental and veterinary use

## Release History

- 22 Feb 2021 at 16:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003481-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gla.ac.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00108

## Provenance

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