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title: "PURCH2495 - PPE1002430 Direct Award for the Provision of Super-Resolution Microscope Upgrade"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000779814"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW"
published: "2024-10-07"
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# PURCH2495 - PPE1002430 Direct Award for the Provision of Super-Resolution Microscope Upgrade

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000779814

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## Summary

The University of Glasgow recently completed the procurement process for upgrading their Super-Resolution Microscope through a direct award contract. This procurement activity falls under the education industry category and is located in Glasgow (UKM82). The procurement stage is now at the Award phase. The project pertains to the provision of a new microscope, with key dates including the contract signing on 2nd September 2024. This procurement was carried out via a limited procedure, justified by regulations citing technical reasons, and did not involve prior publication of a call for competition.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in high-tech scientific equipment, particularly those capable of providing advanced microscopy solutions. SMEs like Leica Microsystems (UK) Ltd, which was awarded the contract, are well-suited to compete for such specialised contracts. The contract, valued at £330,700, indicates a substantial investment in research infrastructure, presenting a lucrative opportunity for businesses in the scientific and education sectors to establish or expand their market presence by aligning with prominent institutions like the University of Glasgow.

## Notice

PPE1002430 Direct Award for the Provision of Super-Resolution Microscope Upgrade

### Lot Information

Lot 1

PPE1002430 Direct Award for the Provision of Super-Resolution Microscope Upgrade 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=OCT515611 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - 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 | 7 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Sep 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 | £330,700 |

## 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 | LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 7 Oct 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT515611

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT515611
  PURCH2495 - PPE1002430 Direct Award for the Provision of Super-Resolution Microscope Upgrade - PPE1002430 Direct Award for the Provision of Super-Resolution Microscope Upgrade

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gla.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000779814

## Provenance

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