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title: "PPE Ref 6636 Direct award for the Upgrade of EVOS Microscopes"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000637980"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW"
published: "2020-12-04"
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# PPE Ref 6636 Direct award for the Upgrade of EVOS Microscopes

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000637980

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## Summary

The University of Glasgow has recently completed a direct award tender for the upgrade of existing EVOS microscopes, identified by PPE Ref 6636. This procurement process falls under the education industry category and is located in Glasgow, UK. The upgrade is essential for maintaining the long-lived components covered under the supplier's extended warranty. The award was finalised on 2 December 2020, with a contract value of £61,172.01. The procurement method used was an open procedure, complying with the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016, allowing for a sole source exemption as only the original equipment manufacturer can perform the upgrades.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in laboratory equipment and support services, particularly those with a focus on microscopy or similar technologies. Companies that can provide original equipment manufacturer (OEM) services or have relevant expertise in equipment upgrades would be particularly well-suited to compete in such tenders. Given the unique requirements and the nature of the contract, suppliers with established relationships in the educational or research sectors may find themselves at an advantage, opening pathways to further collaborations in academic settings.

## Notice

Upgrade to 3 existing eight year old EVOS Microscopes with the retention of long lived component which are covered under supplier extended warranty.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

PPE Ref 6636 Direct award for the Upgrade of EVOS Microscopes Upgrade to 3 existing eight year old EVOS Microscopes with the retention of long lived component which are covered under supplier extended warranty. Direct award made to comply with the reformed EU Public Procurement Directive regulations for single source requirements. Only the OEM can upgrade these microscopes. As such competition is absent for technical reasons under Regulation 6 (1)(b)(ii) of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016 (the sole supplier exemption). Internal Procurement Policy Exception Form completed. Internal PPE Ref 6636

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC401269 |
| 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 | 4 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Dec 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 | £61,172 |

## 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 | LIFE TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 4 Dec 2020 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC401269

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC401269
  PPE Ref 6636 Direct award for the Upgrade of EVOS Microscopes - Upgrade to 3 existing eight year old EVOS Microscopes with the retention of long lived component which are covered under supplier extended warranty.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gla.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000637980

## Provenance

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