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title: "PURCH2804 - PPE1003713 Provision of a DMA with an automatic humidity controller with dedicated humidity chamber"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000810545"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW"
published: "2025-09-19"
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# PURCH2804 - PPE1003713 Provision of a DMA with an automatic humidity controller with dedicated humidity chamber

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000810545

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## Summary

The public procurement process was conducted by the University of Glasgow and involved the "PURCH2804 - PPE1003713 Provision of a DMA with an automatic humidity controller with dedicated humidity chamber" for their research projects. The procurement category is goods, specifically targeting the education sector, and located in Glasgow, UKM82. This contract has reached the award stage as of 19th September 2025, with the contract having been signed on 10th September 2025, and was completed via a limited procurement method due to technical reasons as per Regulations 2015-33 (1) (b) (ii). The procurement process bypassed prior publication due to the lack of competition for technical reasons, resulting in the contract value set at £50,016 GBP.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in technical measurement devices, particularly those equipped to supply advanced Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA) systems with precise humidity control. Small and medium enterprises like Lacerta Technology Ltd, which successfully won the award, stand to benefit by providing bespoke or refurbished scientific equipment tailored to specific institutional requirements, especially where unique specifications limit competition. The contract demonstrates the potential for SMEs to secure valuable contracts by offering highly specialised or technically superior goods where regulatory exceptions apply.

## Notice

PURCH2804 - PPE1003713 Provision of a DMA with an automatic humidity controller with dedicated humidity chamber. Internal Procurement Policy Exception (PPE) Form completed.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

PURCH2804 - PPE1003713 Provision of a DMA with an automatic humidity controller with dedicated humidity chamber. Needed for multiple research projects with the Kelvin Centre. No such instrument is available within the University. This is refurbished instrument meeting our exact specifications at around half the normal supplier price. Justification reason: 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=SEP539582 |
| 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 | 19 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Sep 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 | £50,016 |

## 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 | LACERTA TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38930000 - Humidity and moisture measuring instruments

## Release History

- 19 Sep 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539582

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539582
  PURCH2804 - PPE1003713 Provision of a DMA with an automatic humidity controller with dedicated humidity chamber - PURCH2804 - PPE1003713 Provision of a DMA with an automatic humidity controller with dedicated humidity chamber. Internal Procurement Policy Exception (PPE) Form completed.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gla.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000810545

## Provenance

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