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title: "PURCH2695 - PPE1003021 Direct Award for the Provision of PacBioVega"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000797151"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW"
published: "2025-04-28"
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# PURCH2695 - PPE1003021 Direct Award for the Provision of PacBioVega

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000797151

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## Summary

The University of Glasgow has completed a direct award procurement process for the provision of PacBioVega, under the tender ID PURCH2695 - PPE1003021. This process falls within the education sector and is categorised under the industry category of goods. The contract, valued at £150,030, was signed on 25 April 2025. The procurement method was limited and did not involve prior publication of a call for competition, adhering to the 2015 Regulations due to technical reasons that necessitated a specific supplier. This procurement took place in the Glasgow area, specifically in UKM82, with the award being finalised with Pacific Biosciences of California, Inc.

This tender presents a growth opportunity particularly for suppliers capable of delivering highly specialised equipment with stringent technical requirements, as illustrated by the procurement rationale. While this specific contract was completed via a direct award due to technical precision needs, it signals opportunities for niche suppliers to engage with large educational institutions like the University of Glasgow. Businesses specialising in high-precision instrumentation or related sectors might consider aligning their offerings to meet such rigorous demands to compete in future similar opportunities.

## Notice

Direct Award of PURCH2695 - PPE1003021 for the Provision of PacBioVega

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct Award of PURCH2695 - PPE1003021 for the Provision of PacBioVega. This award is due to the specification of the significantly low error margin requirement. 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=APR529056 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £150,030 |

## 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 | PACIFIC BIOSCIENCES OF CALIFORNIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR529056

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR529056
  PURCH2695 - PPE1003021 Direct Award for the Provision of PacBioVega - Direct Award of PURCH2695 - PPE1003021 for the Provision of PacBioVega

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gla.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000797151

## Provenance

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