---
title: "PPE1000198 Direct award for the Provision of A Unique Courseware Solution"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03cfc0"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW"
published: "2023-05-26"
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# PPE1000198 Direct award for the Provision of A Unique Courseware Solution

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03cfc0

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## Summary

The University of Glasgow has awarded a contract for the provision of a unique courseware solution to Keysight Technologies UK Limited. The procurement was conducted through a direct award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract, with a value of £249,000 GBP, was signed on 22nd May 2023. The courseware solution covers teaching equipment related to topics such as RF & Microwave, Internet of things (IoT), and Power Electronics. The delivery location for the contract is in Glasgow, UK.

This tender for teaching equipment presents business growth opportunities for suppliers of educational materials and hardware components. Companies specialising in providing courseware solutions for university-level subjects like RF & Microwave, IoT, and Power Electronics would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The University of Glasgow has identified specific technical reasons for awarding the contract directly without a competitive tender process, creating a niche business opportunity for suppliers with expertise in these areas.

## Notice

PPE1000198 Direct award for the Provision of A Unique Courseware Solution

### Lot Information

Lot 1

PPE1000198 Direct award for the Provision of A Unique Courseware Solution Internal Procurement Policy Exception (PPE) Form completed. A unique courseware solution that includes hardware components, teaching material, lab sessions and most importantly remote access so students could remotely access the hardware kit. The supplier offers a total of five coursewares covering three topics: RF & Microwave, Internet of things (IoT) and Power Electronics.

### Procurement Information

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015067-2023 |
| 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 | 26 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 May 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £249,000 |

## 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 | KEYSIGHT TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 39162100 - Teaching equipment

## Release History

- 26 May 2023 at 10:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015067-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gla.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000732999
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00108

## Provenance

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