---
title: "PPE Ref 6649 Direct award for a Research grade, activity monitoring device to measure free living physical activity."
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000639017"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW"
published: "2021-04-21"
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# PPE Ref 6649 Direct award for a Research grade, activity monitoring device to measure free living physical activity.

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000639017

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## Summary

The University of Glasgow has recently completed a procurement process titled "PPE Ref 6649 Direct award for a Research grade, activity monitoring device to measure free living physical activity." This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically in the education industry. Located in Glasgow, the procurement used the open method for a direct award due to the absence of competition for technical reasons, as stipulated by the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016. The contract was signed on 9 December 2020 and has a total value of £75,000. The key supplier for this contract is ActiGraph LLC.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focusing on research-grade activity monitoring devices, particularly those with a standing in education and healthcare sectors. Companies that specialise in technology for physical activity measurements or similar fields would find themselves well-positioned to engage in future procurements by the University of Glasgow. As the procurement process has completed successfully, interested businesses should keep an eye on upcoming opportunities in this sector to enhance their growth prospects.

## Notice

PPE Ref 6649 Direct award for a Research grade, activity monitoring device to measure free living physical activity.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

PPE Ref 6649 Direct award for a Research grade, activity monitoring device to measure free living physical activity. Research grade, activity monitoring device to measure free living physical activity. The device purchase was used in the original study in 2015/2016. To allow continuity and comparison of the results the same device must be used for the 2021/2022 study. 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 6649

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR412594 |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 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 | £75,000 |

## 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 | ACTIGRAPH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments

## Release History

- 21 Apr 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR412594

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR412594
  PPE Ref 6649 Direct award for a Research grade, activity monitoring device to measure free living physical activity. - PPE Ref 6649 Direct award for a Research grade, activity monitoring device to measure free living physical activity.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gla.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000639017

## Provenance

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