---
title: "PPE Ref 9290 Direct Award for Cell Imaging System"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000708772"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW"
published: "2022-10-03"
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# PPE Ref 9290 Direct Award for Cell Imaging System

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000708772

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## Summary

The University of Glasgow has awarded a contract for a Cell Imaging System to Sartorius UK Limited. The procurement method used was a limited procedure with the rationale of awarding without prior competition due to technical reasons. The contract, valued at £115,000, was signed on 29th September 2022. The buying organisation, located in Glasgow, UK, operates in the Education industry category.

This tender for the Cell Imaging System awarded by the University of Glasgow presents business growth opportunities for suppliers of imaging technology with unique features like flexible magnification and wound maker/analysis functionality. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specializing in developing advanced imaging solutions are well-suited to compete in this tender process. The direct award nature of the procurement method allows for a focused competition based on technical capabilities rather than broad market factors.

## Notice

PPE Ref 9290 Direct Award for Cell Imaging System

### Lot Information

Lot 1

PPE Ref 9290 Direct Award for Cell Imaging System Cell imaging system capable of imaging cells in culture for 7+ days, with flexible imaging at 4,10 and 20x magnification automatically. Internal Procurement Policy Exception (PPE) Form completed.

### Procurement Information

Competition is absent for technical reasons under Regulation 6 (1)(b)(ii) of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016. Instrument has the unique ability to perform the flexible imaging at 4,10 and 20x magnification automatically and has the wound maker / analysis functionality required

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT460621 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website 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 | 3 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £115,000 |

## 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 | SARTORIUS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33110000 - Imaging equipment for medical, dental and veterinary use

## Release History

- 3 Oct 2022 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT460621

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT460621
  PPE Ref 9290 Direct Award for Cell Imaging System - PPE Ref 9290 Direct Award for Cell Imaging System

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gla.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000708772

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