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title: "PURCH2806 - PPE1003867 Direct Award for the Provision of Lunaphore Comet Consumable Commitment"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW"
published: "2025-09-23"
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# PURCH2806 - PPE1003867 Direct Award for the Provision of Lunaphore Comet Consumable Commitment

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a07d

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## Summary

The University of Glasgow has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "PURCH2806 – PPE1003867 Direct Award for the Provision of Lunaphore Comet Consumable Commitment." This process falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, with the location being Glasgow, UK (UKM82). The procurement stage is in the 'award' stage, with the contract having been signed on 22nd September 2025. The procurement method used was a limited procedure with the contract awarded directly to a single supplier due to technical reasons, as specified by the regulations. This contract follows the legal basis outlined in the European Directive 32014L0024.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory and precision equipment to align themselves with prestigious educational institutions like the University of Glasgow. The awarded contract, valued at £248,640, was granted to Lunaphore Technologies SA, a small to medium enterprise from Switzerland, highlighting the accessible nature of these opportunities to SMEs capable of offering highly specialised equipment. Businesses with expertise in precision and laboratory equipment manufacturing or supply could find similar opportunities in providing for unique technical requirements when competition is limited.

## Notice

PURCH2806 - PPE1003867 Direct Award for the Provision of Lunaphore Comet Consumable Commitment

### Lot Information

Lot 1

PURCH2806 - PPE1003867 Direct Award for the Provision of Lunaphore Comet Consumable Commitment 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/059029-2025 |
| 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 | 23 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Sep 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 | £248,640 |

## 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 | LUNAPHORE TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 23 Sep 2025 at 16:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059029-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gla.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000811053
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00108

## Provenance

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