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title: "PURCH3063 - PPE1005156 Direct Award for the Provision of Ecologos Research"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000846198"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "University of Glasgow"
published: "2026-10-22"
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# PURCH3063 - PPE1005156 Direct Award for the Provision of Ecologos Research

Buyer: University of Glasgow  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000846198

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## Summary

The University of Glasgow commissioned research and development services from Ecologos Research Ltd. The requirement is described as research and development work needing a niche skill set and specialist expertise, rather than as a defined set of deliverables or a particular research topic. The work is associated with Glasgow, where the University is based. The service category is research and development services (CPV 73300000). The procurement was arranged as a single lot, covering the research requirement as a whole. This is a specialist research services contract, so it is most relevant to organisations with capabilities directly suited to the research field and the expertise the University requires.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded to Ecologos Research Ltd; the resulting contract is recorded as active. The University used a limited procedure without prior publication of a competition, citing the research and development nature of the services and the specialist expertise required. One bid was recorded, from an SME. The award relates to a single lot. The contract was signed on 19 October 2026 and is described as lasting 24 months. Its recorded contract value is £122,448. The procurement rationale refers to research and development services under the relevant regulations. The award information does not state a separate award date or evaluation scoring criteria; the stated basis for the direct award is the niche skill set and expertise required for the work.

For suppliers assessing this buyer’s research needs, the award indicates demand for research and development services that depend on specialist, niche expertise. A credible competitor would need to demonstrate a strong fit with the particular research field and the capability to deliver work of this kind, rather than rely on general research credentials alone. The University selected an SME, showing that this requirement was within the reach of a smaller specialist provider, although the recorded outcome reflects only one bid and does not establish a wider supplier preference. The buyer used a direct award route on the stated grounds of the specialist skill set, so evidence of distinctive expertise would be central to competing if this specific requirement returns to market.

## Notice

PURCH3063 - PPE1005156 Direct Award for the Provision of Ecologos Research. Internal Procurement Policy Exception (PPE) Form completed.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

PURCH3063 - PPE1005156 Direct Award for the Provision of Ecologos Research. For the duration of 24 months. Required for the Research and Development Services due to niche skill set and expertise in the field.

### Procurement Information

Regulations 2015-15-Research and Development Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT567159 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 22 Oct 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 | £122,448 |

## 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 | Ecologos Research Ltd |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

## Release History

- 22 Oct 2026 at 01:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT567159

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT567159
  PURCH3063 - PPE1005156 Direct Award for the Provision of Ecologos Research - PURCH3063 - PPE1005156 Direct Award for the Provision of Ecologos Research. Internal Procurement Policy Exception (PPE) Form completed.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gla.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000846198

## Provenance

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