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title: "PPE Ref 6985 Direct award for Codex BioXp3250 automated synthetic biology work station and maintenance contract"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000648384"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW"
published: "2021-04-26"
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# PPE Ref 6985 Direct award for Codex BioXp3250 automated synthetic biology work station and maintenance contract

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000648384

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## Summary

The University of Glasgow has completed a procurement process for the direct award of a contract for the Codex BioXp3250 automated synthetic biology work station and maintenance services, identified as PPE Ref 6985. This tender falls under the goods category and was conducted through an open procurement method. The contract was officially awarded on 3rd March 2021, with a total value of $116,480. The procurement took place in Glasgow, Scotland, and is associated with the education sector.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity, particularly for suppliers specialising in automated laboratory equipment and synthetic biology. Businesses that provide innovative scientific tools, especially those within the SME sector, may find themselves well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future. Suppliers with expertise in DNA synthesis and related technologies should consider engaging with the University of Glasgow, as they may be involved in future tenders related to advanced research and development equipment.

## Notice

PPE Ref 6985 Direct award for Codex BioXp3250 automated synthetic biology work station

### Lot Information

Lot 1

PPE Ref 6985 Direct award for Codex BioXp3250 automated synthetic biology work station Codex BioXp3250 automated synthetic biology work station for building DNA clones, variant libraries, genes, and genomes, providing scientists a simple, fast and secure method for performing biomolecular synthesis and assembly. Justification: 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 (PPE) Form completed.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR413007 |
| 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 | 26 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 | £116,480 |

## 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 | CODEX DNA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments

## Release History

- 26 Apr 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR413007

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR413007
  PPE Ref 6985 Direct award for Codex BioXp3250 automated synthetic biology work station and maintenance contract - PPE Ref 6985 Direct award for Codex BioXp3250 automated synthetic biology work station

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gla.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000648384

## Provenance

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