---
title: "PPE Ref 7210 Direct award for the Provision of an Optima Max TL Centrifuge"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000657500"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000657500"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000657500.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000657500.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW"
published: "2021-06-16"
---

# PPE Ref 7210 Direct award for the Provision of an Optima Max TL Centrifuge

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000657500

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000657500)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000657500.json)

## Summary

The University of Glasgow has completed a procurement process for the direct award of an Optima Max TL Centrifuge under reference number PPE Ref 7210. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically within the education industry. The award process was initiated on 6th May 2021 and was conducted using an open procedure due to extreme urgency, as the equipment was needed to replace items damaged in a fire. The delivery of the centrifuge is set for Glasgow, UK, with the contract valued at £51,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in laboratory equipment supply, particularly those that can quickly provide high-quality goods to educational institutions. Suppliers specialising in centrifuges or similar scientific equipment, especially those with the capacity for urgent delivery, will find this procurement process suitable for competitive bids. Given the specific context of an unforeseen event, businesses that demonstrate reliability and rapid response capabilities will have an advantage in such urgent procurement scenarios.

## Notice

PPE Ref 7210 Direct award for the Provision of an Optima Max TL Centrifuge

### Lot Information

Lot 1

PPE Ref 7210 Direct award for the Provision of an Optima Max TL Centrifuge Internal Procurement Policy Exception (PPE) Form completed. Justification: Direct award due 'extreme urgency' under Regulation 33(1)(c) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. This order is to replace equipment damaged beyond repair in a recent fire on campus and required urgently to get the lab back up and running. This was an unforeseen event at no fault of the University.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN418468 |
| 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 | 16 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 May 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 | £51,000 |

## 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 | BECKMAN COULTER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42931100 - Laboratory centrifuges and accessories

## Release History

- 16 Jun 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN418468

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN418468
  PPE Ref 7210 Direct award for the Provision of an Optima Max TL Centrifuge - PPE Ref 7210 Direct award for the Provision of an Optima Max TL Centrifuge

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gla.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000657500

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000657500. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000657500.json.