--- title: "PURCH2843 Provision of Assistive Technology" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000816973" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000816973" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000816973.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000816973.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW" published: "2026-03-19" --- # PURCH2843 Provision of Assistive Technology Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000816973 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000816973) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000816973.json) ## Summary The University of Glasgow has successfully completed the procurement process for the provision of assistive technology, under contract reference PURCH2843. Sight and Sound Technology, an SME, has been awarded this contract, which is part of a framework agreement covering a duration of two years, with options to extend for twelve months twice. This selective procurement followed a competitive procedure with negotiation, focusing on goods within the education industry category, and delivery will take place in Glasgow. The procurement phase reached completion with the award stage on 19 March 2026 after being active since the tender notice was issued in November 2025, with submissions closing on 12 January 2026. The procurement process included stringent criteria for bids and incorporated electronic submission methods facilitated by Public Contracts Scotland. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in assistive technology, particularly those offering robust equipment and innovative software solutions tailored to individual needs in the educational sector. SMEs can find growth opportunities by aligning their offerings with the quality and pricing standards set by the University. The focus on community benefits, such as vocational training and subcontracting opportunities for SMEs, further enhances the value proposition for participating businesses. With a contract value of £1,260,000, the provision of assistive technology to the university not only benefits the supplier's financial growth but also promotes collaboration with educational institutions and supports local and regional development initiatives. ## Notice Award of PURCH2843 Provision of Assistive Technology ### Lot Information Lot 1 Award of PURCH2843 Provision of Framework Agreement for Assistive Technology Renewal: 2 options to extend for 12 months each ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552089 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 12 Jan 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 16 Mar 2026 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £1,260,000 | ## 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 | SIGHT AND SOUND TECHNOLOGY | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages - 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies - 48000000 - Software package and information systems - 48190000 - Educational software package ## Release History - 19 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552089 - 27 Nov 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV544450 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV544450&idx=4 27th November 2025 - PURCH2843 Schedule 1B - KPIs - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV544450&idx=5 27th November 2025 - PURCH2843 Schedule 1C - Agreement for the Purchase of Goods and Services - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV544450&idx=6 27th November 2025 - PURCH2843 Schedule 1C- Non-Compliance Template - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV544450&idx=7 27th November 2025 - PURCH2843 Schedule 1D - SPD Qualification - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV544450&idx=8 27th November 2025 - PURCH2843 Schedule 2 Section 4 - Pricing Schedule - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV544450&idx=1 27th November 2025 - PURCH2843 Invitation to Tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV544450&idx=2 27th November 2025 - PURCH2843 Schedule 1B - C&SRM Stakeholder Feedback Form Brief 0-5 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV544450&idx=3 27th November 2025 - PURCH2843 Schedule 1B - CODE OF CONDUCT - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV544450 PURCH2843 Provision of Assistive Technology - PURCH2843 Provision of Assistive Technology Tender documents available from Public Contracts Scotland. Tender returns should be submitted via Public Contracts Scotland, no paper copies will be accepted. Should paper tenders be submitted, they will be rejected. Further to this any questions or communications regarding individual tender exercises must be sent via the Public Contracts Scotland Portal. Tender queries received through any other channel will not be answered. Should users of Public Contracts Scotland have any problems with the web site they should contact website Support Desk, contact details can be found by following the 'Contact Us' option on the left hand menu at http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/default.aspx - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552089 PURCH2843 Provision of Assistive Technology - Award of PURCH2843 Provision of Assistive Technology ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.gla.ac.uk/ - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/default.aspx - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000816973 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000816973. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000816973.json.