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title: "PURCH2967 - PPE1004686 Direct Award for the Provision of a New Flow Cytometer"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000833247"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW"
published: "2026-06-04"
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# PURCH2967 - PPE1004686 Direct Award for the Provision of a New Flow Cytometer

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000833247

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## Summary

The University of Glasgow has concluded a direct award contract for the provision of a new flow cytometer to enhance its educational and research capabilities. The procurement, identified as PURCH2967 - PPE1004686, falls under the education industry category and took place in Glasgow, UK. This specific procurement was finalised without a competitive call, based on technical grounds as per the Regulations 2015-33 (1) (b) (ii). The contract was signed on 29th May 2026, following the award stage, with Becton Dickinson UK Limited supplying the flow cytometer. The contract value is £397,840, and the procurement method was limited, designed for scenarios with technical reasons limiting competition.

This tender presents expansive opportunities for businesses capable of offering specialised equipment or services in technically demanding environments, particularly in educational and scientific research sectors. While this specific contract was awarded due to technical limitations allowing a single operator to meet the needs, it highlights the demand for advanced technological solutions within academic institutions. Businesses that develop innovative scientific instruments and that can provide bespoke technology solutions could find substantial growth prospects by participating in future tenders from universities and research bodies looking for cutting-edge equipment.

## Notice

PURCH2967 - PPE1004686 Direct Award for the Provision of a New Flow Cytometer

### Lot Information

Lot 1

PURCH2967 - PPE1004686 Direct Award for the Provision of a New Flow Cytometer The instrument is an imaging and spectral flow cytometer. 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=JUN557267 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 May 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 | £397,840 |

## 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 | BECTON DICKINSON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 4 Jun 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557267

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557267
  PURCH2967 - PPE1004686 Direct Award for the Provision of a New Flow Cytometer - PURCH2967 - PPE1004686 Direct Award for the Provision of a New Flow Cytometer

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gla.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000833247

## Provenance

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