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title: "PURCH3049 - PPE1005101 Direct Award for the Provision of Facial Imaging System"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000844404"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "University of Glasgow"
published: "2026-09-30"
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# PURCH3049 - PPE1005101 Direct Award for the Provision of Facial Imaging System

Buyer: University of Glasgow  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000844404

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## Summary

The University of Glasgow procured a facial imaging system, classified as medical and dental equipment. The requirement is for equipment rather than a service or construction project, with delivery in Glasgow. The procurement was organised as a single requirement. The available description identifies the system but does not set out its technical functions, configuration, quantities or intended user group, so the scope that can be established is the supply of a facial imaging system for the university. This is a specialist equipment purchase, rather than a general imaging or clinical services contract.

The procurement is complete and the contract was awarded to 3dMD Ltd. The University used a direct award without a prior competition, citing technical reasons and the view that the requirement could be supplied only by a particular economic operator. One bid was recorded. The contract value is £95,000. The contract was signed on 30 September 2026 and is active; the requirement was described as lasting for a maximum period of 12 months. The award is for one lot, with no option to extend or make additional purchases recorded. No detailed eligibility conditions or evaluation criteria are set out beyond the technical-reasons justification for the direct award.

This award shows that the University of Glasgow has purchased a specialist facial imaging system and used a technically justified direct award, rather than a competitive tender. The recorded supplier was 3dMD Ltd, a small and medium-sized enterprise, and one bid was recorded. For a future requirement of this kind, a credible supplier would need to demonstrate that its system meets the university’s technical need and explain clearly how it compares with alternatives; the stated rationale indicates that technical differentiation and the ability to meet a specific requirement mattered in this purchase. Suppliers of facial imaging equipment with relevant product capability and evidence to support technical claims are the closest fit. The award does not establish broader service, installation, support or maintenance requirements.

## Notice

PURCH3049 - PPE1005101 Direct Award for the Provision of Facial Imaging System

### Lot Information

Lot 1

PURCH3049 - PPE1005101 Direct Award for the Provision of Facial Imaging System Internal Procurement Policy Exception (PPE) Form completed. Justification: Regulations 2015-33 (1) (b) (ii)Technical Reasons For a maximum period of 12 months.

### 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=SEP565623 |
| 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 Sep 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £95,000 |

## 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 |
| Postcode area | 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 | 3dMD Ltd |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33130000 - Dental and subspecialty instruments and devices

## Release History

- 30 Sep 2026 at 01:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP565623

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP565623
  PURCH3049 - PPE1005101 Direct Award for the Provision of Facial Imaging System - PURCH3049 - PPE1005101 Direct Award for the Provision of Facial Imaging System

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gla.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000844404

## Provenance

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