Purchase of Dual Series Pump Module

Tender description

Purchase of Dual Series Pump Module Under Regulation Reg 6(1)(b)(ii) of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016, a contracting authority may award a contract without competition based on the following justification: Competition is absent for technical reasons (only if it is not caused by artificial narrowing down of the parameters of the procurement and no reasonable alternative or substitute exists) Explanation: The University requires to purchase a dual series pump module with a volume of 275cc, maximum flow rate of 200cc/minute and a maximum working pressure of 10kpsi including software that allows for a number of pumps to be connected and operated in a logical and user friendly manner to assist the experimental process. Following market research carried out by the academic research team, there are no other suppliers available in the market to supply this type of equipment in the form factor required. The principal purpose of the contract is to acquire goods in connection with research undertaken by the University.