---
title: "PURCH2494 Provision of a VDS Slide Scanner with maintenance"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000778167"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW"
published: "2025-02-19"
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# PURCH2494 Provision of a VDS Slide Scanner with maintenance

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000778167

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## Summary

The University of Glasgow has concluded the tender process for the procurement of a VDS Slide Scanner with maintenance in order to meet the increased demand for high-resolution digital slide scanning. Situated in Glasgow (UKM82), the contract involved the acquisition of goods under an open procedure, with tender returns previously due by 16 October 2024. The procurement stage has now progressed to the award stage, with the contract signed on 27 November 2024. The awarded contract entails the provision of the VDS Slide Scanner by Carl Zeiss Ltd, a large-scale supplier based in Cambridge, for a value of £228,338.00 GBP.

This tender provides a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in digital imaging and slide scanning technology to showcase their high-quality products and maintenance services. Companies with advanced technical capabilities and competitive pricing structures are particularly well-suited to compete in such procurement processes. Engaging with public sector contracts such as this one can enhance business growth, offer a foothold in educational sectors, and promote long-term economic opportunities. Moreover, contractors are encouraged to contribute community benefits including employment and training opportunities, supply-chain enhancements, and educational support initiatives.

## Notice

Award of PURCH2494 Provision of a VDS Slide Scanner with maintenance.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of PURCH2494 Provision of a VDS Slide Scanner with maintenance.

Renewal: Period Of 12 Months with the option to extend for 3 Years

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524280 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Nov 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 | £228,338 |

## 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

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38520000 - Scanners

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524280
- 16 Sep 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP514372

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP514372&idx=6
  16th September 2024 - PURCH2494-Schedule 1C-Non-Compliance Template
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP514372&idx=7
  16th September 2024 - PURCH2494-Schedule 2-Section 3-Whole Life Cost Model
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP514372&idx=1
  16th September 2024 - PURCH2494- Invitation to Tender Goods or Services-final
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP514372&idx=2
  16th September 2024 - PURCH2494 -Schedule 1B-Appendix 1 - C&SRM KPI Template
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP514372&idx=3
  16th September 2024 - PURCH2494- Schedule 1C-Agreement for the Purchase of Goods and Services
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP514372&idx=4
  16th September 2024 - PURCH2494- Schedule 1D-SPD Qualification and Technical Combined
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP514372&idx=5
  16th September 2024 - PURCH2494-Schedule 1B-CODE OF CONDUCT
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP514372
  PURCH2494 Provision of a VDS Slide Scanner with maintenance - PURCH2494 Provision of a VDS Slide Scanner with maintenance. Tender documents available from Public Contracts Scotland. Tender returns should be submitted via Public Contracts Scotland, no paper copies will be accepted. Should paper tenders be submitted, they will be rejected. Further to this any questions or communications regarding individual tender exercises must be sent via the Public Contracts Scotland Portal. Tender queries received through any other channel will not be answered. Should users of Public Contracts Scotland have any problems with the web site they should contact website Support Desk, contact details can be found by following the 'Contact Us' option on the left hand menu at http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/default.aspx
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524280
  PURCH2494 Provision of a VDS Slide Scanner with maintenance - Award of PURCH2494 Provision of a VDS Slide Scanner with maintenance.

## Notice URLs

- http://
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- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/default.aspx
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000778167

## Provenance

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