---
title: "PURCH2494 Provision of a VDS Slide Scanner with maintenance"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-049b42"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW"
published: "2025-02-19"
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# PURCH2494 Provision of a VDS Slide Scanner with maintenance

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-049b42

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## Summary

The University of Glasgow has successfully completed the procurement process for the provision of a VDS slide scanner with maintenance, under the title "PURCH2494 Provision of a VDS Slide Scanner with maintenance." This procurement falls within the industry category of scanners (CPV 38520000) and was conducted via an open procedure. The procurement stage is at the award stage, with the contract having been signed on 27th November 2024. The primary location of the procurement is Glasgow, with the procurement covering necessary goods to assist the School of Biodiversity, One Health & Veterinary Medicine (UKM82). The contract, valued at £228,338, was awarded to Carl Zeiss Ltd.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in high-resolution scanning technology and maintenance services. Companies involved in manufacturing and supplying advanced imaging equipment, particularly those that offer comprehensive support and maintenance packages, would find this contract beneficial. The procurement process prioritised technical specifications, PC & software integration, technical service support, and sustainable factors alongside pricing. Carl Zeiss Ltd, a large-scale supplier, has been selected, which sets a benchmark for other businesses aiming to secure future contracts by offering competitive, high-quality, and reliable solutions.

## Notice

Award of PURCH2494 Provision of a VDS Slide Scanner with maintenance.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of PURCH2494 Provision of a VDS Slide Scanner with maintenance.

Renewal: Period Of 12 Months with the option to extend for 3 Years

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005889-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £228,338 |

## 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 | CARL ZEISS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38520000 - Scanners

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2025 at 14:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005889-2025
- 16 Sep 2024 at 15:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029587-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gla.ac.uk/
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000778167
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00108

## Provenance

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