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title: "PURCH2691 - PPE1003353 Direct Award for Lunaphore Technologies equipment"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000800186"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW"
published: "2025-05-29"
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# PURCH2691 - PPE1003353 Direct Award for Lunaphore Technologies equipment

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000800186

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## Summary

The University of Glasgow has completed a procurement process titled "PURCH2691 - PPE1003353 Direct Award for Lunaphore Technologies equipment," under the category of goods in the education industry. The procurement process, located in Glasgow, UK, was at the award stage as of 29th May 2025. The procurement method used was a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, which was justified on technical grounds as per Regulations 2015-33 (1) (b) (ii). This contract was specifically funded by the NHS Beatson Endowment fund and was necessary due to Lunaphore Technologies being the sole provider capable of delivering the required specification.

This tender provides a significant growth opportunity for businesses involved in providing specialised technical equipment within the education and healthcare sectors. Particularly, SMEs with unique product offerings that meet stringent technical specifications are well-suited to compete in such niche markets. As Lunaphore Technologies has been awarded this contract, companies capable of providing similar value and innovation could seek future collaborations or contracts within the university or similar institutions. The contract value was £349,684, demonstrating a lucrative opportunity for businesses meeting the necessary criteria.

## Notice

PURCH2691 - PPE1003353 Direct Award for Lunaphore Technologies equipment. Internal Procurement Policy Exception (PPE) Form completed.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

PURCH2691 - PPE1003353 Direct Award for Lunaphore Technologies equipment. External funding has been recieved from the NHS Beatson Endowment fund (329296) for purchase of equipment specifically through LUNAPHORE technology. Lunaphore are the only provider in the market who can deliver these goods to the required specification.

### 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=MAY531385 |
| 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 | 29 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 May 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 | £349,684 |

## 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 | LUNAPHORE TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 29 May 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY531385

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY531385
  PURCH2691 - PPE1003353 Direct Award for Lunaphore Technologies equipment - PURCH2691 - PPE1003353 Direct Award for Lunaphore Technologies equipment. Internal Procurement Policy Exception (PPE) Form completed.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gla.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000800186

## Provenance

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