---
title: "PPE1001125 Direct Award For Lightsheet Z.1 microscope maintenance contract"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000755689"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW"
published: "2024-01-19"
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# PPE1001125 Direct Award For Lightsheet Z.1 microscope maintenance contract

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000755689

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## Summary

The University of Glasgow has completed a direct award procurement process for the maintenance contract of the Lightsheet Z.1 microscope, a unique piece of equipment in Scotland. The contract was awarded to Carl Zeiss Ltd with a value of £77,112. The procurement method used was a limited tender with an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract was signed on 20th December 2023, and the buying organisation is located in Glasgow, UK.

This tender for microscope maintenance services presents a business opportunity for companies specialising in high-tech equipment servicing and repair. Businesses with expertise in servicing patent-protected components and software, especially those familiar with Zeiss products, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The University of Glasgow's decision to directly award the contract without a call for competition indicates a close alignment with technical reasons outlined in Regulation 2015-33 (1) (b) (ii) for selecting suppliers based on their unique capabilities.

## Notice

PPE1001125 Direct Award For Lightsheet Z.1 microscope maintenance contract. Internal Procurement Policy Exception (PPE) Form completed.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

PPE1001125 Direct Award For Lightsheet Z.1 microscope maintenance contract. The Zeiss lightsheet has multiple patent protected components and is the only Z.1 in Scotland. It requires Zeiss specialists for service of hardware and software.

### 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=JAN496798 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 19 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Dec 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 | £77,112 |

## 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 | CARL ZEISS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50400000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment

## Release History

- 19 Jan 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN496798

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN496798
  PPE1001125 Direct Award For Lightsheet Z.1 microscope maintenance contract - PPE1001125 Direct Award For Lightsheet Z.1 microscope maintenance contract. Internal Procurement Policy Exception (PPE) Form completed.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gla.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000755689

## Provenance

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