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title: "PURCH2550 - PPE1002605 Direct Award for the Provision of Microscope Maintenance Contract"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000783855"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW"
published: "2024-11-22"
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# PURCH2550 - PPE1002605 Direct Award for the Provision of Microscope Maintenance Contract

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000783855

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## Summary

The University of Glasgow has awarded a contract for the provision of a microscope maintenance service, specifically for the Zeiss LSM880 confocal microscope with Airyscan. This contract, identified as PURCH2550 - PPE1002605, falls under the education sector and is categorised as a services procurement. The procurement process, which has now reached the awarding stage, involved a direct award without prior publication for competitive bidding, citing technical reasons under Regulations 2015-33 (1) (b) (ii). The contract, valued at £90,000, was signed on 15th November 2024, with the delivery location specified in Glasgow, UKM82.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in technical maintenance services, particularly those with expertise in advanced microscopy equipment. Large, technically proficient firms such as Carl Zeiss Ltd, the awarded supplier, are well-suited to address the specialised needs highlighted in this procurement. Firms capable of providing high-quality, reliable services for sophisticated laboratory equipment can leverage this type of contract to enhance their portfolio and establish long-term partnerships with esteemed educational institutions like the University of Glasgow.

## Notice

PURCH2550 - PPE1002605 Direct Award for the Provision of Microscope Maintenance Contract

### Lot Information

Lot 1

PURCH2550 - PPE1002605 Direct Award for the Provision of Microscope Maintenance Contract Annual maintenance of Zeiss LSM880 confocal microscope with Airyscan. 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=NOV518850 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 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 | £90,000 |

## 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | CARL ZEISS; UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50421200 - Repair and maintenance services of X-ray equipment

## Release History

- 22 Nov 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518850

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518850
  PURCH2550 - PPE1002605 Direct Award for the Provision of Microscope Maintenance Contract - PURCH2550 - PPE1002605 Direct Award for the Provision of Microscope Maintenance Contract

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gla.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000783855

## Provenance

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