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title: "PPE1002399 Direct Award for the Provision of Purchase of Waters Acquity UPLC"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000780775"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW"
published: "2024-10-16"
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# PPE1002399 Direct Award for the Provision of Purchase of Waters Acquity UPLC

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000780775

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## Summary

The University of Glasgow has completed a direct award procedure for the procurement of Waters Acquity UltraPerformance Liquid Chromatography (UPLC) equipment. The procurement process falls under the education industry category and took place in Glasgow, with the award finalised on 15th October 2024. Given the technical specificity under Regulations 2015-33 (1) (b) (ii), the tender was awarded to TA Instruments-a Division of Waters Ltd, without prior publication of a call for competition, adhering to the limited procurement method. The contract, valued at £75,790, highlights key dates including the procurement completion date of 16th October 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced scientific instruments, particularly those with technical expertise in liquid chromatography. Companies within the scientific and technical equipment sector could find partnering with universities and research institutions like the University of Glasgow highly beneficial for growth. The procurement method underscores the need for niche technical capabilities, making this an excellent opportunity for SMEs in the scientific sector to showcase their specialised products and services.

## Notice

PPE1002399 Direct Award for the Provision of Purchase of Waters Acquity UPLC

### Lot Information

Lot 1

PPE1002399 Direct Award for the Provision of Purchase of Waters Acquity UPLC 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=OCT516367 |
| 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 | 16 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Oct 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 | £75,790 |

## 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 | TA INSTRUMENTS-A DIVISION OF WATERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33190000 - Miscellaneous medical devices and products

## Release History

- 16 Oct 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT516367

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT516367
  PPE1002399 Direct Award for the Provision of Purchase of Waters Acquity UPLC - PPE1002399 Direct Award for the Provision of Purchase of Waters Acquity UPLC

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gla.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000780775

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