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title: "PPE1003545 - PURCH2776 Direct Award for an Upgrade to wind tunnel turntable system"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000806674"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW"
published: "2025-08-13"
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# PPE1003545 - PURCH2776 Direct Award for an Upgrade to wind tunnel turntable system

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000806674

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## Summary

The University of Glasgow has completed a procurement process for upgrading its wind tunnel turntable system, with the awarded contract valued at £98,333. This procurement falls under the Education industry category and is located in Glasgow, specifically within the region UKM82. The process used a limited procurement method due to technical reasons, as outlined in Regulations 2015-33 (1) (b) (ii), which allowed for an award without prior competition. The procurement reached the contract stage as of 5th August 2025, following an internal Procurement Policy Exception (PPE) form, signifying its completion. The primary category for this procurement was goods.

This tender presents a singular opportunity for businesses specialising in aerodynamic equipment, particularly those capable of providing technical solutions unique to existing systems. Given that Aerodynamic Test Equipment Ltd was the sole supplier selected due to its unique technical capabilities, businesses looking to grow in similar niche sectors could consider developing specialised products or services to meet bespoke technical needs. This procurement is especially suited to SMEs skilled in providing exclusive, tailored solutions in the educational equipment sector, potentially paving the way for those capable of innovation in future similar tenders.

## Notice

PPE1003545 - PURCH2776 Direct Award for an Upgrade to wind tunnel turntable system. Internal Procurement Policy Exception (PPE) Form completed.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

PPE1003545 - PURCH2776 Direct Award for an Upgrade to wind tunnel turntable system. This system is unique to the supplier that initially installed the turntable. As this is a system upgrade, there are no other suitable suppliers for technical reasons. Justification Reasons: 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=AUG536951 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Aug 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 | £98,333 |

## 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 | AERODYNAMIC TEST EQUIPMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 31121000 - Generating sets

## Release History

- 13 Aug 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536951

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536951
  PPE1003545 - PURCH2776 Direct Award for an Upgrade to wind tunnel turntable system - PPE1003545 - PURCH2776 Direct Award for an Upgrade to wind tunnel turntable system. Internal Procurement Policy Exception (PPE) Form completed.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gla.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000806674

## Provenance

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