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title: "PURCH2967 - PPE1004686 Direct Award for the Provision of a New Flow Cytometer"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ad4d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW"
published: "2026-06-04"
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# PURCH2967 - PPE1004686 Direct Award for the Provision of a New Flow Cytometer

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ad4d

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## Summary

The University of Glasgow, acting as the buying organisation, has completed the procurement process for the 'PURCH2967 - PPE1004686 Direct Award for the Provision of a New Flow Cytometer'. This procurement was categorised under Laboratory, Optical, and Precision Equipments and was intended for the Glasgow location. The award phase saw a contract being signed on 29 May 2026 with Becton Dickinson UK Limited for the provision of goods under a limited procurement method. This procurement fell under the goods category and proceeded without prior publication of a call for competition due to technical reasons, aligning with the organisation's internal Procurement Policy Exception. The total contract value amounted to £397,840.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialised in laboratory and precision equipment. However, due to its specialised nature and the technical requirements involved, it was granted through a direct award to a sole supplier, Becton Dickinson UK Limited, indicating the unique capabilities necessary for fulfilling this contract. Companies that possess highly specialised and technically advanced equipment, as well as those with prior experience in providing sophisticated laboratory technology, would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders, where niche expertise offers a competitive advantage.

## Notice

PURCH2967 - PPE1004686 Direct Award for the Provision of a New Flow Cytometer

### Lot Information

Lot 1

PURCH2967 - PPE1004686 Direct Award for the Provision of a New Flow Cytometer The instrument is an imaging and spectral flow cytometer. 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/052726-2026 |
| 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 | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 May 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £397,840 |

## 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 | BECTON DICKINSON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 4 Jun 2026 at 11:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052726-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gla.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000833247
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00108

## Provenance

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