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title: "PURCH2753 - PPE1003558 Direct Award for the Provision of Ultra Low Temperature Freezers"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055d53"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW"
published: "2025-07-11"
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# PURCH2753 - PPE1003558 Direct Award for the Provision of Ultra Low Temperature Freezers

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055d53

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## Summary

The University of Glasgow has completed the tender process for a direct award to supply and deliver 22 ultra-low temperature freezers. This procurement falls under the award stage with the process being finalised on 11 July 2025. The contract was issued without prior publication of a call for competition due to specific technical reasons, aligning with Regulations 2015-33. The awarded contractor, Wolf Laboratories, will deliver the goods to Glasgow, an area classified under the industry category of Refrigerators and Freezers, with the procurement process being categorised as goods. The contract's value is £287,420, and it was signed on 10 July 2025.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for suppliers specialising in high-technology HVAC systems or those part of the specialised appliances sector. The procurement method employed — a limited award without prior competition — indicates a rigorous selection process favouring technically robust solutions with quality and price equally weighted in criteria. Businesses known for their technical prowess in delivering complex refrigeration solutions would have found themselves well-positioned to compete in such procurement processes in the future, leveraging the evaluation metrics to demonstrate their capability. The contract being awarded to Wolf Laboratories highlights the potential for SMEs in technical industries to engage effectively with academic institutions in niche yet high-value projects.

## Notice

PURCH2753 - PPE1003558 Direct Award for the Provision of Ultra Low Temperature Freezers

### Lot Information

Lot 1

PURCH2753 - PPE1003558 Direct Award for the Provision of Ultra Low Temperature Freezers Supply and delivery of 22 ultra low temperature freezers (-80c) to replace existing units. Internal Procurement Policy Exception (PPE) Form completed. Justification: Regulations 2015-33 (1) (b) (ii)Technical Reasons

### 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/039132-2025 |
| 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 | 11 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £287,420 |

## 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 | WOLF LABORATORIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 39711100 - Refrigerators and freezers

## Release History

- 11 Jul 2025 at 08:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039132-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gla.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000804091
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00108

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