---
title: "PPE1000029 Direct award for the Provision For Outright Purchase of Springer Materials"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000730833"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW"
published: "2023-06-05"
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# PPE1000029 Direct award for the Provision For Outright Purchase of Springer Materials

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000730833

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## Summary

The University of Glasgow has awarded a contract to Springer Nature for the provision of outright purchase of materials. The procurement method used was a limited procedure without prior publication, with a rationale based on technical reasons. The contract, identified as PPE1000029, was signed on 26th April 2023, with a total value of £68,500 GBP. The procurement process was completed on 5th June 2023, and the contract is currently active. The contracting authority is the University of Glasgow, located in Glasgow, UK.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the goods category, particularly those in the materials science, physics, chemistry, and engineering fields. The University of Glasgow's direct award to Springer Nature highlights potential future collaborations in such specialised areas. Businesses with expertise in providing curated data and advanced functionalities for research purposes may find this procurement conducive to business growth and development.

## Notice

PPE1000029 Direct award for the Provision For Outright Purchase of Springer Materials. Internal Procurement Policy Exception (PPE) Form completed.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

PPE1000029 Direct award for the Provision For Outright Purchase of Springer Materials. Outright purchase of SpringerMaterials - Archive online database: Landolt-Bornstein. SpringerMaterials provides curated data and advanced functionalities to support research in materials science, physics, chemistry, engineering, and other related fields.

### Procurement Information

Regulations 2015-33 (1) (b) (ii)Technical Reasons

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN480265 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Apr 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 | £68,500 |

## 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 | SPRINGER NATURE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22211000 - Journals

## Release History

- 5 Jun 2023 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN480265

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN480265
  PPE1000029 Direct award for the Provision For Outright Purchase of Springer Materials - PPE1000029 Direct award for the Provision For Outright Purchase of Springer Materials. Internal Procurement Policy Exception (PPE) Form completed.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gla.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000730833

## Provenance

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