---
title: "PPE1001870 Direct Award for the Provision of OirthirSAT - 1U Cubesat Multispectral Imager"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000770595"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW"
published: "2024-07-23"
---

# PPE1001870 Direct Award for the Provision of OirthirSAT - 1U Cubesat Multispectral Imager

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000770595

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## Summary

The University of Glasgow has awarded a contract for the provision of the OirthirSAT - 1U Cubesat Multispectral Imager. This procurement falls under the education sector and primarily involves the supply of advanced imaging equipment. The competitive process was completed with a direct award to SIMERA SENSE EUROPE BV, adhering to the technical rationale outlined in the Regulations 2015-33 (1) (b) (ii). The contract, valued at £71,400, was signed on 14th June 2024. The project's delivery location is Glasgow, which falls under the UKM82 region.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specializing in high-tech imaging solutions and satellite engineering. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in multispectral imaging and satellite technology would find this contract beneficial for enhancing their portfolio and gaining a foothold in the education and research sectors. Collaboration with esteemed institutions like the University of Glasgow can spearhead innovation and open avenues for further contracts in similar high-value projects.

## Notice

PPE1001870 Direct Award for the Provision of OirthirSAT - 1U Cubesat Multispectral Imager

### Lot Information

Lot 1

PPE1001870 Direct Award for the Provision of OirthirSAT - 1U Cubesat Multispectral Imager Internal Procurement Policy Exception (PPE) Form completed. Justification: Regulations 2015-33 (1) (b) (ii)Technical Reasons

### 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=JUL510414 |
| 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 | 23 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £71,400 |

## 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 | SIMERA SENSE EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34730000 - Parts for aircraft, spacecraft and helicopters

## Release History

- 23 Jul 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL510414

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL510414
  PPE1001870 Direct Award for the Provision of OirthirSAT - 1U Cubesat Multispectral Imager - PPE1001870 Direct Award for the Provision of OirthirSAT - 1U Cubesat Multispectral Imager

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gla.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000770595

## Provenance

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