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title: "Direct Award for the Provision of a Facility to Test Model-scale Helicopter Rotors and Propellers"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000602137"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW"
published: "2019-10-31"
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# Direct Award for the Provision of a Facility to Test Model-scale Helicopter Rotors and Propellers

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000602137

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## Summary

The University of Glasgow has recently completed a direct award procurement process for the provision of a facility to test model-scale helicopter rotors and propellers. This contract, with reference number Internal PPE Ref 5077, was awarded to Aircraft Research Association Limited, the sole supplier due to the bespoke nature of the service. The award was officially signed on 18 October 2019, with an allocation value of £65,000. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the relevant industry category is education. The contracting authority is located at the Procurement Office, Tay House, Glasgow, UK.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses specialising in aerospace technology and testing services to engage with a prestigious educational institution. Companies with expertise in model-scale testing or those that offer proprietary technologies for rotor and propeller evaluation would find this contract particularly appealing. Additionally, businesses capable of providing bespoke engineering solutions may also benefit from similar future contracts, as the direct award demonstrates an established need for highly specialised services within the public sector.

## Notice

Direct Award for the Provision of a Facility to Test Model-scale Helicopter Rotors and Propellers Reference number: Internal PPE Ref 5077

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct Award for the Provision of a Facility to Test Model-scale Helicopter Rotors and Propellers Supplier is the sole provider for this project due to being a highly bespoke nature process. Direct award made to comply with the reformed EU Public Procurement Directive regulations for single source requirements. Reference: The Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016 - Regulation 6 Internal Procurement Policy Exception Form completed. Internal PPE Ref 5077

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT370560 |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Oct 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £65,000 |

## 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 | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AIRCRAFT RESEARCH ASSOCIATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34731700 - Parts for helicopters

## Release History

- 31 Oct 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT370560

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT370560
  Direct Award for the Provision of a Facility to Test Model-scale Helicopter Rotors and Propellers - Direct Award for the Provision of a Facility to Test Model-scale Helicopter Rotors and Propellers Reference number: Internal PPE Ref 5077

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gla.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000602137

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