---
title: "PPE No. 7584 Direct award for the annual service contract of the NB5 system"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000661492"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW"
published: "2021-07-23"
---

# PPE No. 7584 Direct award for the annual service contract of the NB5 system

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000661492

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## Summary

The University of Glasgow has recently completed a procurement process for an annual service contract related to the NB5 system, titled "PPE No. 7584 Direct award for the annual service contract of the NB5 system." This process falls under the services category and took place in Glasgow, UK. The contract was awarded on 22 July 2021, with a total value of £80,000. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure, and the process is now classified as complete.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the technology and services sector, capable of providing specialised systems support. Given that the contract was awarded directly to Kelvin Nanotechnology Limited due to the unique nature of the service, companies with technological expertise in specific systems or those classified as small to medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this procurement approach advantageous for future similar contracts. Engaging with the University of Glasgow and demonstrating relevant capabilities could facilitate further business growth within this sector.

## Notice

PPE No. 7584 Direct award for the annual service contract of the NB5 system

### Lot Information

Lot 1

PPE No. 7584 Direct award for the annual service contract of the NB5 system. Internal Procurement Policy Exception (PPE) Form completed. Justification: Servicing of the NB5 through KNT, no other supplier can provide this service. 6(1)(b)(i) A contracting authority may award a public contract without seeking offers in relation to the proposed contract where the works, supplies or services can be supplied only by a particular economic operator for any of the following reasons, 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=JUL422025 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 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 | £80,000 |

## 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 | KELVIN NANOTECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 23 Jul 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL422025

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL422025
  PPE No. 7584 Direct award for the annual service contract of the NB5 system - PPE No. 7584 Direct award for the annual service contract of the NB5 system

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gla.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000661492

## Provenance

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