---
title: "PURCH1615 Provision of a Vitrification Robot"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000548095"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW"
published: "2018-08-07"
---

# PURCH1615 Provision of a Vitrification Robot

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000548095

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## Summary

The University of Glasgow is initiating a procurement process titled "PURCH1615 Provision of a Vitrification Robot", classified under the goods category with a focus on the education sector. The procurement is conducted via an open procedure, and the tender period is set to close on 10 July 2018 at 12:00 PM (GMT). The contract, awarded to Leica Microsystems (UK) Ltd, has a value of £59,083.98, with the finalisation date of the award on 3 August 2018. Delivery is required at the university's location in Glasgow, and the procurement is governed by the General Procurement Agreement (GPA), facilitating an inclusive bidding environment.

This tender presents significant opportunities for suppliers, particularly those specialising in educational technology and robotics. Businesses that offer innovative solutions and are capable of meeting stringent insurance and financial criteria will be well-positioned to compete. Potential bidders should note the importance of adhering to submission guidelines via the Public Contracts Scotland Portal and prepare comprehensive electronic responses prior to the deadline to mitigate any technical issues.

## Notice

Award notice for PURCH1615 Provision of a Vitrification Robot, processed under a Procurement Policy Exception form.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Award for PURCH1615 Provision of a Vitrification Robot. The University of Glasgow has processed the above requirement under a Procurement Policy Exception Form - PPE REF: 3822.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG327353 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Aug 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £59,083 |

## 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 7 Aug 2018 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG327353
- 26 Jun 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN323223

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN323223&idx=6
  26th June 2018 - SUSTAINABLE PROCUREMENT PROGRAMME - CODE OF CONDUCT_B
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN323223&idx=4
  26th June 2018 - PURCH1615-Agreement for the Purchase of Goods and Services
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN323223&idx=5
  26th June 2018 - PURCH1615-Non-compliance template
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN323223&idx=2
  26th June 2018 - PURCH1615 ESPD Qualification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN323223&idx=3
  26th June 2018 - PURCH1615 Whole Life Cost Model
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN323223&idx=1
  26th June 2018 - PURCH1615 Invitation to Tender final
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN323223
  PURCH1615 Provision of a Vitrification Robot - PURCH1615 Provision of a Vitrification Robot. 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=AUG327353
  PURCH1615 Provision of a Vitrification Robot - Award notice for PURCH1615 Provision of a Vitrification Robot, processed under a Procurement Policy Exception form.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gla.ac.uk/
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- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000548095

## Provenance

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