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title: "PPE Ref 8008 Direct Award for the Supply of Cryogenic Light Microscope"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02fcbc"
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# PPE Ref 8008 Direct Award for the Supply of Cryogenic Light Microscope

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02fcbc

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## Summary

The University of Glasgow has completed a direct award tender titled "PPE Ref 8008 Direct Award for the Supply of Cryogenic Light Microscope." This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically classified as "Electron microscopes" (CPV Code: 38511000). The procurement method used was limited, with no prior publication of a call for competition, reflecting the unique technical requirements that restrict competition. The contract was signed on 12th November 2021 and has a total value of £249,300. Delivery is expected at their premises located in Glasgow, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced scientific equipment, particularly those capable of providing specialised cryogenic light microscopes. Companies with capabilities in high-quality optics and imaging technologies are well-suited to compete, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate both the technical expertise and quality needed. This contract could serve as a valuable reference for suppliers seeking to expand their presence in educational and research sectors.

## Notice

PPE Ref 8008 Direct Award for the Supply of Cryogenic Light Microscope

### Lot Information

Lot 1

PPE Ref 8008 Direct Award for the Supply of Cryogenic Light Microscope Direct award for the supply of Cryogenic light microscope with additional 4 year extended warranty. Internal Procurement Policy Exception (PPE) Form completed.

### Procurement Information

Only Commercially available cryogenic light microscope needed to detect week fluorescent signals from frozen mammalian virus infected cells. Competition is absent for technical reasons under Regulation 33(1)(b)(ii) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 ("PC(S)R 2015")

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030022-2021 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £249,300 |

## 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 | LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38511000 - Electron microscopes

## Release History

- 3 Dec 2021 at 08:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030022-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gla.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000675722
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00108

## Provenance

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