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title: "PURCH2753 - PPE1003558 Direct Award for the Provision of Ultra Low Temperature Freezers"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000804091"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW"
published: "2025-07-11"
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# PURCH2753 - PPE1003558 Direct Award for the Provision of Ultra Low Temperature Freezers

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000804091

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## Summary

The University of Glasgow has concluded a procurement process titled "PURCH2753 - PPE1003558 Direct Award for the Provision of Ultra Low Temperature Freezers," which falls under the goods category. This process was specific to the location in Glasgow, UK, and was governed by technical reasons as per the procurement regulations in 2015. The procurement was conducted via a limited method without prior publication due to the specific technical requirements, leading to a direct award. The contract, valued at £287,420, was signed with Wolf Laboratories on 10 July 2025, with the procurement stage now marked as complete. This tender specifically addresses the educational sector’s equipment needs, providing critical infrastructure development opportunities within the region.

This tender creates substantial business opportunities, specifically for SMEs involved in the manufacturing and supply of ultra-low temperature freezers. The provision specification detailed the supply and delivery of 22 such bespoke freezers, indicating a niche yet significant opportunity for businesses that can meet stringent technical criteria. Businesses specialised in scientific and laboratory equipment with a focus on quality and price competitiveness would find this contract highly beneficial, considering the equal emphasis on quality and pricing metrics in the award criteria. Wolf Laboratories, the awarded supplier, exemplifies the type of company well-positioned to leverage such procurement opportunities to enhance their market presence within the UK educational sector.

## Notice

PURCH2753 - PPE1003558 Direct Award for the Provision of Ultra Low Temperature Freezers

### Lot Information

Lot 1

PURCH2753 - PPE1003558 Direct Award for the Provision of Ultra Low Temperature Freezers Supply and delivery of 22 ultra low temperature freezers (-80c) to replace existing units. 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=JUL534489 |
| 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 | 11 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jul 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 | £287,420 |

## 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 | WOLF LABORATORIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 39711100 - Refrigerators and freezers

## Release History

- 11 Jul 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534489

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL534489
  PURCH2753 - PPE1003558 Direct Award for the Provision of Ultra Low Temperature Freezers - PURCH2753 - PPE1003558 Direct Award for the Provision of Ultra Low Temperature Freezers

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gla.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000804091

## Provenance

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