---
title: "PPE Ref 6179 - Direct Award for Purchase of A Vectra Polaris System with Matra workstation and 3 years Servicing"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000635846"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW"
published: "2020-11-26"
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# PPE Ref 6179 - Direct Award for Purchase of A Vectra Polaris System with Matra workstation and 3 years Servicing

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000635846

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## Summary

The procurement process involves a direct award for the purchase of a Vectra Polaris System with Matra workstation and three years servicing, initiated by the University of Glasgow. This operation falls under the education sector and is located in Glasgow, UK. The procurement was classified as limited and completed on November 26, 2020, awarding a contract valued at £501,000 to Akoya Biosciences Inc. The award procedure did not require prior publication of a call for competition due to the unique technology needs addressed by the supplier.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the medical equipment sector, particularly those specialising in advanced imaging systems and technological services. Firms that can provide innovative solutions and possess the necessary expertise to meet the technical requirements are well-suited to compete in future tenders like this. Such awards indicate a demand for highly specialised equipment, making it essential for potential suppliers to stay abreast of technological advancements and foster strong supplier relationships in the industry.

## Notice

PPE Ref 6179 - Direct Award for Purchase of A Vectra Polaris System with Matra workstation and 3 years Servicing. Procurement Policy Exception form complete.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

PPE Ref 6179 - Direct Award for Purchase of A Vectra Polaris System with Matra workstation and 3 years Servicing. 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

### Procurement Information

Supplier patents over technology required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV400738 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Sep 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 | £501,000 |

## 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 | AKOYA BIOSCIENCES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33110000 - Imaging equipment for medical, dental and veterinary use

## Release History

- 26 Nov 2020 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV400738

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV400738
  PPE Ref 6179 - Direct Award for Purchase of A Vectra Polaris System with Matra workstation and 3 years Servicing - PPE Ref 6179 - Direct Award for Purchase of A Vectra Polaris System with Matra workstation and 3 years Servicing. Procurement Policy Exception form complete.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gla.ac.uk/
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/default.aspx
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000635846

## Provenance

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