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title: "PURCH2888 - PPE1004209 Direct Award for the Provision of an Upgrade to Existing OASIS Microscope"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000822151"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW"
published: "2026-01-30"
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# PURCH2888 - PPE1004209 Direct Award for the Provision of an Upgrade to Existing OASIS Microscope

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000822151

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## Summary

The public procurement process detailed here involves the University of Glasgow, operating as the buying organisation, which has directly awarded a contract for the provision of an upgrade to an existing OASIS microscope. This process falls under the education industry category and is located in Glasgow, within the UKM82 region. The award stage was reached on 30th January 2026, and contracts were signed on 28th January 2026. This procurement utilised a limited method, allowing for an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, owing to technical reasons as stipulated under Regulations 2015-33 (1) (b) (ii). The contract has a value of £85,200.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in scientific equipment upgrades, specifically those focusing on microscopes and related optogenetic technologies. Companies that are technically adept and can meet precise scientific requirements are well-suited for this type of contract, particularly given that the procurement was awarded based on the lack of competition for technical reasons. Image Solutions (UK) Limited, an SME, won the contract, highlighting opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises to compete in such technically specific tenders if they can offer unique or specialised capabilities.

## Notice

PURCH2888 - PPE1004209 Direct Award for the Provision of an Upgrade to Existing OASIS Microscope

### Lot Information

Lot 1

PURCH2888 - PPE1004209 Direct Award for the Provision of an Upgrade to Existing OASIS Microscope Existing OASIS wide-field microscope with an upgraded camera, a Digital Mirror Device allowing targeted laser stimulation for advanced optogenetic experiments and two lasers to attach to the device. 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=JAN548443 |
| 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 | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jan 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 | £85,200 |

## 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 | IMAGE SOLUTIONS (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 30 Jan 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN548443

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN548443
  PURCH2888 - PPE1004209 Direct Award for the Provision of an Upgrade to Existing OASIS Microscope - PURCH2888 - PPE1004209 Direct Award for the Provision of an Upgrade to Existing OASIS Microscope

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gla.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000822151

## Provenance

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