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title: "Printed Circuit Boards and Firmware"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000612653"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW"
published: "2020-10-27"
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# Printed Circuit Boards and Firmware

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000612653

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## Summary

The University of Glasgow is currently engaged in a procurement process for "Printed Circuit Boards and Firmware," focusing on the design and development of a microcontroller-driven assembly for a pump and valve controller. This tender falls under the services category in the education sector and is located in Glasgow, UK. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period ended on 17 February 2020. The total contract value is £45,000, and it has been awarded to Koncepto, with the contract signed on 27 April 2020.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in electronic engineering and firmware development, particularly those capable of providing bespoke solutions for automation in the education sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their portfolio in printed circuit boards and software integration would be well-positioned to compete in such contracts. With the trend towards innovation in educational technology, companies that can deliver high-quality, reliable components and systems can leverage this type of procurement to enhance their business reach and visibility within the sector.

## Notice

PURCH1779 - Printed Circuit Boards and Firmware.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Internal Ref PURCH1779 - Printed Circuit Boards and Firmware. Not Applicable

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT397989 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Apr 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £45,000 |

## 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 | KONCEPTO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72500000 - Computer-related services

## Release History

- 27 Oct 2020 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT397989
- 30 Jan 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN379013

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN379013&idx=5
  30th January 2020 - PURCH1779 Schedule 1D - ESPD Qualification .xlsx
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN379013&idx=6
  30th January 2020 - SUSTAINABLE PROCUREMENT PROGRAMME - CODE OF CONDUCT_B.docx
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN379013&idx=7
  30th January 2020 - PURCH1779 Tender final2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN379013&idx=1
  30th January 2020 - pcb_specification.pdf
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN379013&idx=2
  30th January 2020 - PR20-015-B-Non-compliance template
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN379013&idx=3
  30th January 2020 - PR40-059-B Whole Life Cost Model PURCH1779.xls
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN379013&idx=4
  30th January 2020 - PURCH1779 Contract
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN379013
  Printed Circuit Boards and Firmware - To provide printed circuit boards and firmware for a pump and valve controller. The pump/valve controller assembly (referred to as assembly) consists of two stacked boards - a main board (MB) and a stepper driver board (DB) plus a sensor board (SB) connected with a cable to the main board. The main board carries microcontroller, communication circuitry, power circuitry and all necessary connectors. The stepper driver board carries stepper motor driver circuitry and connector for a stepper motor. The boards are interconnected with a standard pin header connector. The sensor board carries photointerrupter to determine the position of the motor. The SB is connected to the MB with a cable. The firmware build configuration should define whether the board is operating in a pump controller mode or in a valve controller mode. In both modes the firmware is responsible for precise stepper motor movements with feedback from the photointerrupter sensor, however exact functions and exposed API is different between the two modes. Two suppliers were contacted initially to scope out potential costs and to seek feedback to refine to technical specification: Koncepto and Peacock Technologies Limited. Currently neither company has provided a suitable proposal.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT397989
  Printed Circuit Boards and Firmware - PURCH1779 - Printed Circuit Boards and Firmware.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gla.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000612653
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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