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title: "Niox Vero Devices - University of Aberdeen"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000659480"
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# Niox Vero Devices - University of Aberdeen

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000659480

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## Summary

The University of Aberdeen has successfully completed a procurement for Niox Vero devices and related consumables to monitor asthma inhaler adherence. This procurement falls under the goods category within the education industry and utilised a limited procurement method without prior publication of a competition call, as it was determined that these specific devices could only be provided by Circassia Limited due to technical reasons. The contract was valued at £210,000 and was signed on 2nd July 2021, with the project located in Aberdeen, UK.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the healthcare and medical device sectors, particularly those specialising in asthma and respiratory care technologies. Businesses that can deliver innovative, patented products designed for paediatric patients or similar niche markets may find it advantageous to engage with the University of Aberdeen in future tenders. With a focus on technical offerings and competitive pricing, suppliers can explore avenues for expansion and collaboration in academia and healthcare settings.

## Notice

Niox Vero devices and consumables to measure adherence to inhaled steriods used to treat asthma.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Under Regulation 33 (1) (b) (ii) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, a contracting authority may use the negotiated procedure without the prior publication in the case of a public contract, based on the following justification: A contracting authority may award a public contract following negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice or prior information notice in any of the following cases-- (b) where the works, supplies or services can be supplied only by a particular economic operator for any of the following reasons-- (ii) competition is absent for technical reasons; Explanation The equipment is required for a follow on study on asthma attacks over 12 months. The results of this study must be comparable with the original study which used the same equipment. The equipment incorporates a shorter test setting for younger children. The Niox products are protected by a number of patents in the US, Europe and a range of other countries.

### Procurement Information

The works, supplies or services can be provided only by a particular economic operator for the following reason: absence of competition 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=JUL420569 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jul 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 | £210,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB24 3FX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CIRCASSIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments

## Release History

- 7 Jul 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL420569

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL420569
  Niox Vero Devices - University of Aberdeen - Niox Vero devices and consumables to measure adherence to inhaled steriods used to treat asthma.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.abdn.ac.uk/procurement
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000659480

## Provenance

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