---
title: "PPE Ref 6962 Direct award for Resonant Column Apparatus System"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000646281"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW"
published: "2021-04-19"
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# PPE Ref 6962 Direct award for Resonant Column Apparatus System

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000646281

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## Summary

The University of Glasgow has recently completed a procurement process for the direct award of a Resonant Column Apparatus System, aimed at facilitating soil mechanics research. This contract, identified as PPE Ref 6962, falls within the goods category of the education industry and was conducted as an open procedure. The award was made on 3 March 2021, and while the tender process has concluded, the awarded contract is currently active with a total value of £89,260. The procurement was carried out in Glasgow, UK, under the jurisdiction of the Greater Glasgow region.

This opportunity could significantly benefit businesses specialising in research equipment and instruments, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in providing specialised scientific apparatus. Companies with expertise in mechanical engineering, soil analysis tools, or digital systems for scientific research would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts. As such contracts often arise from specific technical requirements, businesses demonstrating innovative solutions in these areas may find a promising pathway for growth in the public procurement sector.

## Notice

PPE Ref 6962 Direct award for Resonant Column Apparatus System To be used in soil mechanics research to estimate values of the shear stiffness and damping ratio of soil specimens.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

PPE Ref 6962 Direct award for Resonant Column Apparatus System To be used in soil mechanics research to estimate values of the shear stiffness and damping ratio of soil specimens. Justification: 33(1)(b)(ii) A contracting authority may award a public contract following negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice where the works, supplies or services can be supplied only by a particular economic operator for competition is absent for technical reasons

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR412421 |
| 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 | 19 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £89,260 |

## 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 | GLOBAL DIGITAL SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 19 Apr 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR412421

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR412421
  PPE Ref 6962 Direct award for Resonant Column Apparatus System - PPE Ref 6962 Direct award for Resonant Column Apparatus System To be used in soil mechanics research to estimate values of the shear stiffness and damping ratio of soil specimens.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gla.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000646281

## Provenance

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