---
title: "Direct award for the Supply of CosMX Spatial Molecular Imager"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0393b6"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW"
published: "2022-12-22"
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# Direct award for the Supply of CosMX Spatial Molecular Imager

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0393b6

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## Summary

The University of Glasgow has completed a tender process for the direct award of the Supply of CosMX Spatial Molecular Imager. This procurement falls under the goods category and is classified under Imaging equipment for medical, dental, and veterinary use. The procurement method used was a limited award procedure without prior publication, as competition was deemed absent for technical reasons under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The contract was awarded to nanostring technology, valued at £299,000, with the signing date of December 7, 2022. The delivery location is in Glasgow, UKM82.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses involved in the medical imaging equipment sector to explore partnerships with the University of Glasgow. Given the specialized nature of this tender, businesses with expertise in imaging equipment for medical, dental, and veterinary use would be well-suited to compete. The direct award nature of this procurement process indicates a specific need for the CosMX Spatial Molecular Imager, creating a niche market opportunity for suppliers in this industry. Expanding business capabilities to meet the technical requirements outlined in the procurement process would enhance competitiveness in similar future tenders.

## Notice

PPE Ref 9486 Direct award for the Supply of CosMX Spatial Molecular Imager

### Lot Information

Lot 1

PPE Ref 9486 Direct award for the Supply of CosMX Spatial Molecular Imager Internal Procurement Policy Exception (PPE) Form completed Justification: Competition is absent for technical reasons under Regulation 33(1)(b)(ii) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 ("PC(S)R 2015")

### 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")

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036377-2022 |
| 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 Dec 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Dec 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £299,000 |

## 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 Dec 2022 at 12:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036377-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gla.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000717763
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00108

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