---
title: "PPE Ref 8141 Direct award for the Provision of Symmetry S2 Detector Upgrade"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000685627"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW"
published: "2022-03-04"
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# PPE Ref 8141 Direct award for the Provision of Symmetry S2 Detector Upgrade

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000685627

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## Summary

The University of Glasgow is the contracting authority for this procurement process, which involves a direct award for the provision of the Symmetry S2 Detector Upgrade, referenced as PPE Ref 8141. This procurement is categorised under the goods sector and is situated in Glasgow, UK (G12 8QQ). The award has been completed, with the contract value set at £59,600, and it was signed on 15th December 2021. The procurement was initiated in the context of enhancing existing scientific equipment with an upgrade related to Oxford Instruments' technology.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in scientific instruments and technical upgrades, particularly those experienced in providing advanced detection systems and related software. Given that only one bid was received, it indicates a competitive yet accessible market for firms capable of adhering to the specifications outlined by the University. Additionally, businesses from both local and international regions may find avenues for expansion through participation in future similar tenders within the education and research sectors.

## Notice

PPE Ref 8141 Direct award for the Provision of Symmetry S2 Detector Upgrade

### Lot Information

Lot 1

PPE Ref 8141 Direct award for the Provision of Symmetry S2 Detector Upgrade Upgrade to our current Oxford Instruments EBSD detector and software.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR442534 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Dec 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 | £59,600 |

## 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 | OXFORD INSTRUMENTS NANOANALYSIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2022 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR442534

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR442534
  PPE Ref 8141 Direct award for the Provision of Symmetry S2 Detector Upgrade - PPE Ref 8141 Direct award for the Provision of Symmetry S2 Detector Upgrade

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gla.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000685627

## Provenance

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