---
title: "PPE Ref 9726 Direct award for the Provision of Visium CytAssist Instrument including 12 month Assurance Plan and Visium Table"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000727854"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW"
published: "2023-03-31"
---

# PPE Ref 9726 Direct award for the Provision of Visium CytAssist Instrument including 12 month Assurance Plan and Visium Table

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000727854

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## Summary

The University of Glasgow awarded a contract for the provision of Visium CytAssist Instrument and related services to 10X Genomics Inc. The procurement was conducted through a direct award process without prior publication, citing technical reasons. The contract, with a value of £64,100, was signed on 3rd March 2023. This opportunity falls under the education sector in the UK, offering businesses a chance to provide specialized goods and services to public institutions in Glasgow.

This direct award tender by the University of Glasgow presents an opportunity for SMEs and specialised suppliers to engage in the procurement of scientific equipment and services for educational purposes. Businesses dealing with life sciences, technology, and research equipment would find this tender well-suited for their expertise. The procurement process has reached the award stage, providing clarity and a clear path for interested suppliers to fulfil the University's requirements.

## Notice

PPE Ref 9726 Direct award for the Provision of Visium CytAssist Instrument including 12 month Assurance Plan and Visium Table

### Lot Information

Lot 1

PPE Ref 9726 Direct award for the Provision of Visium CytAssist Instrument including 12 month Assurance Plan and Visium Table Internal Procurement Policy Exception (PPE) Form completed.

### Procurement Information

Competition is absent for technical reasons under Regulation 33(1)(b)(ii) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 ("PC(S)R 2015")

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR475211 |
| 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 | 31 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £64,100 |

## 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 | 10X GENOMICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2023 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR475211

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR475211
  PPE Ref 9726 Direct award for the Provision of Visium CytAssist Instrument including 12 month Assurance Plan and Visium Table - PPE Ref 9726 Direct award for the Provision of Visium CytAssist Instrument including 12 month Assurance Plan and Visium Table

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gla.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000727854

## Provenance

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