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title: "Direct award for the Provision, Installation & Commissioning of AF1450S subsonic wind tunnel"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000714867"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2022-11-29"
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# Direct award for the Provision, Installation & Commissioning of AF1450S subsonic wind tunnel

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000714867

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## Summary

The University of Glasgow has awarded a contract for the Provision, Installation & Commissioning of a subsonic wind tunnel to TecQuipment Ltd. The procurement process involved a direct award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract, with a value of £89,000 GBP, was signed on 28th November 2022. The University's address is at Procurement Office, Tay House, Glasgow, UK. The industry category for this contract is goods under the Education sector.

This tender presents a business growth opportunity for companies specializing in supplying technical products and services, especially those with expertise in wind tunnel technology. The University of Glasgow sought a specific economic operator due to technical reasons, leading to a limited procurement method. Businesses offering wind tunnel equipment and related services would be well-suited to compete for similar future opportunities in the education sector. Interested parties can explore the direct award notice for more details and consider future collaborations with the University.

## Notice

PPE Ref 9448 Direct award for the Provision, Installation & Commissioning of AF1450S subsonic wind tunnel

### Lot Information

Lot 1

PPE Ref 9448 Direct award for the Provision, Installation & Commissioning of AF1450S subsonic wind tunnel. - AF1450S subsonic wind tunnel with three component balance and angle feedback, 32-way pressure display, 2 x differential pressure units and 2 x pilot static traverse. VDAS-F for data acquisition and NACA 0012 aerofoil with tappings. - Installation, commission and testing - Recommended ancillary product Internal Procurement Policy Exception (PPE) Form completed Justification: Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016 under clause 6, (1)(b)(ii) 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

### Procurement Information

Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016 under clause 6,(1)(b)(ii) 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=NOV465432 |
| 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 | 29 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Nov 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 | £89,000 |

## 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 | TECQUIPMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

## Release History

- 29 Nov 2022 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV465432

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV465432
  Direct award for the Provision, Installation & Commissioning of AF1450S subsonic wind tunnel - PPE Ref 9448 Direct award for the Provision, Installation & Commissioning of AF1450S subsonic wind tunnel

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