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title: "PURCH2748 - PPE1003521 Direct Award for the Procurement of Alma Mater II Sculpture - Design, Fabrication and Installation"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000802901"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW"
published: "2025-06-30"
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# PURCH2748 - PPE1003521 Direct Award for the Procurement of Alma Mater II Sculpture - Design, Fabrication and Installation

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000802901

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## Summary

The University of Glasgow has completed a procurement process titled "PURCH2748 - PPE1003521 Direct Award for the Procurement of Alma Mater II Sculpture - Design, Fabrication and Installation". This process involved the design, fabrication, and installation of a significant artistic sculpture located in Glasgow. The procurement falls under the industry category of Education and Services, specifically highlighting creative and artistic work. Conducted under a limited procurement method, this direct award was executed without a prior call for competition, justified as a unique work of art under specific procurement regulations. The contract, valued at £126,150, was awarded to Jephson Robb Limited, an SME based in Glasgow, and was signed on 27 June 2025.

This tender presents a noteworthy opportunity for businesses within the creative and artistic sectors, especially those specialising in custom art installations and sculptures. Given the emphasis on unique artistic performance and design, businesses with experience in crafting bespoke art pieces, or those with the capability to handle intricate fabrication and installation tasks, would find such procurement opportunities beneficial for growth. This contract highlights the potential for SMEs to secure projects from prestigious institutions like the University of Glasgow, thus enhancing their portfolio and gaining prominence in the art and education sectors.

## Notice

PURCH2748 - PPE1003521 Direct Award for the Procurement of Alma Mater II Sculpture - Design, Fabrication and Installation

### Lot Information

Lot 1

PURCH2748 - PPE1003521 Direct Award for the Procurement of Alma Mater II Sculpture - Design, Fabrication and Installation Internal Procurement Policy Exception (PPE) Form completed. Justification: Regulations 2015-33 (1) (b) (i) Unique work of Art/performance

### Procurement Information

Regulations 2015-33 (1) (b) (i) Unique work of Art/performance

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN533600 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jun 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 | £126,150 |

## 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 | JEPHSON ROBB |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92312230 - Services provided by sculptors

## Release History

- 30 Jun 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN533600

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN533600
  PURCH2748 - PPE1003521 Direct Award for the Procurement of Alma Mater II Sculpture - Design, Fabrication and Installation - PURCH2748 - PPE1003521 Direct Award for the Procurement of Alma Mater II Sculpture - Design, Fabrication and Installation

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gla.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000802901

## Provenance

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