---
title: "Award for PURCH1573 Provision of a Slide scanner and associated software"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000532161"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW"
published: "2018-07-04"
---

# Award for PURCH1573 Provision of a Slide scanner and associated software

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000532161

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## Summary

The University of Glasgow has awarded a contract for the provision of a slide scanner and associated software under procurement reference PURCH1573. The contract was signed on 16 May 2018 and is currently active, with a total value of £139,855. This procurement falls under goods in the education sector, specifically for items classified under CPV code 38520000, and delivery is to be made to Glasgow. The procurement process followed an open procedure, with bids submitted electronically by the deadline of 14 March 2018.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment and software solutions, particularly those focused on medical or educational technologies. Companies that can supply high-quality digital imaging systems for histological applications will be well-positioned to compete for similar tenders in the future. Furthermore, vendors should be prepared to meet rigorous insurance and support requirements as stipulated in the tender conditions.

## Notice

Award notice for PURCH1573 Provision of a Slide scanner and associated software.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Award notice for PURCH1573 Provision of a Slide scanner and associated software.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL324137 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award 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 | 4 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 May 2018 |
| Contract period | 2 Apr 2018 - 31 Dec 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £139,855 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | LEICA-MICROSYSTEMS; UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38520000 - Scanners

## Release History

- 4 Jul 2018 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL324137
- 22 Feb 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB311176

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB311176&idx=1
  27th February 2018 - PURCH1573_Tender Final
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB311176&idx=7
  27th February 2018 - PURCH1573_Tender Final
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB311176&idx=5
  22nd February 2018 - PURCH1573 - Agreement for the Purchase of Goods and Services
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB311176&idx=6
  22nd February 2018 - PURCH1573 ESPD Qualification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB311176&idx=2
  22nd February 2018 - PURCH1573 - Schedule 1C Non Compliance Template
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB311176&idx=3
  22nd February 2018 - PURCH1573 - Sustainable Procurement Code of Conduct
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB311176&idx=4
  22nd February 2018 - PURCH1573_Schedule 2 Whole life costing
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB311176
  PURCH1573 Provision of a Slide scanner and associated software - PURCH1573 Provision of a Slide scanner and associated software. Tender documents available from Public Contracts Scotland. Tender returns should be submitted via Public Contracts Scotland, no paper copies will be accepted. Should paper tenders be submitted, they will be rejected. Further to this any questions or communications regarding individual tender exercises must be sent via the Public Contracts Scotland Portal. Tender queries received through any other channel will not be answered. Should users of Public Contracts Scotland have any problems with the web site they should contact website Support Desk, contact details can be found by following the 'Contact Us' option on the left hand menu at http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/default.aspx
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL324137
  Award for PURCH1573 Provision of a Slide scanner and associated software - Award notice for PURCH1573 Provision of a Slide scanner and associated software.

## Notice URLs

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## Provenance

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