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title: "PPE Ref 6660 Direct award for Research grade, spatial monitoring device (i.e. GPS) to measure free living movement through space and time"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000639453"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW"
published: "2021-04-20"
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# PPE Ref 6660 Direct award for Research grade, spatial monitoring device (i.e. GPS) to measure free living movement through space and time

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000639453

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## Summary

The University of Glasgow has initiated a direct award tender (PPE Ref 6660) for the procurement of a research-grade spatial monitoring device, specifically a GPS device, required to measure free-living movement through space and time. This procurement falls under the goods category and is being conducted through an open procedure. The contract was signed on 7 December 2020 and is valued at £60,000, with all delivery to the Glasgow area (UKM82). The process has now reached the award stage, with the contract fully completed.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in the supply of technology and specialised monitoring devices, particularly those with experience in educational or research environments. Companies that can demonstrate proficiency in producing GPS equipment or similar technology would be well-suited to compete for such contracts, especially those that can leverage prior experience in providing research tools or meet specific technical requirements as stipulated by the University of Glasgow.

## Notice

PPE Ref 6660 Direct award for Research grade, spatial monitoring device (i.e. GPS) to measure free living movement through space and time

### Lot Information

Lot 1

PPE Ref 6660 Direct award for Research grade, spatial monitoring device (i.e. GPS) to measure free living movement through space and time Research grade, spatial monitoring device (i.e. GPS) to measure free living movement through space and time. 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 6660

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR412477 |
| 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 | 20 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 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 | £60,000 |

## 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 | DIGITRADING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR412477

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR412477
  PPE Ref 6660 Direct award for Research grade, spatial monitoring device (i.e. GPS) to measure free living movement through space and time - PPE Ref 6660 Direct award for Research grade, spatial monitoring device (i.e. GPS) to measure free living movement through space and time

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gla.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000639453

## Provenance

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