---
title: "PPE Ref 6713 Direct award for the Purchase of a Second Hand Flow Cytometer."
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000639554"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW"
published: "2020-12-18"
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# PPE Ref 6713 Direct award for the Purchase of a Second Hand Flow Cytometer.

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000639554

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## Summary

The University of Glasgow has recently completed a procurement process to acquire a second-hand Flow Cytometer, designated as PPE Ref 6713. The award was made under an open procedure for the procurement of goods, and the contract, valued at £67,020, was signed on 17th December 2020. Located in Glasgow, UK, this procurement is classified under the education sector. The process identified Life Technologies Ltd as the sole supplier, due to the specific technical requirements that ruled out competition.

This opportunity is particularly relevant for businesses involved in medical and scientific equipment, particularly those focused on refurbished or second-hand items. Companies that provide specialised instruments in the life sciences sector would be well-positioned to engage in future procurement processes, leveraging similar technical exemptions to establish contracts with educational institutions like the University of Glasgow. Establishing relationships in this segment could foster significant growth, especially for suppliers who can meet the stringent requirements of such institutions.

## Notice

PPE Ref 6713 Direct award for the Purchase of a Second Hand Flow Cytometer.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

PPE Ref 6713 Direct award for the Purchase of a Second Hand Flow Cytometer. Second hand Attune NXT Flow Cytometer. This instrument is currently on loan to the University and has been offered for purchase at a significant discount over the current market price for both new and second hand options. The instrument is currently in use in a number of clinical trials and another instrument cannot be used as this would impact the integrity of the data already obtained during these trials. 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 6713

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC402500 |
| 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 | 18 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 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 | £67,020 |

## 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

- 38434510 - Cytometers

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2020 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC402500

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC402500
  PPE Ref 6713 Direct award for the Purchase of a Second Hand Flow Cytometer. - PPE Ref 6713 Direct award for the Purchase of a Second Hand Flow Cytometer.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gla.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000639554

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