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UKSBS PR17100 High Damage Threshold Mirrors

DARESBURY LABORATORY

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21 Feb 2018 at 11:02

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being conducted by Daresbury Laboratory for the supply of High Damage Threshold Mirrors, primarily for use at the Royal Observatory in Edinburgh. This tender falls under the goods category and is classified within the optical microscopes industry (CPV code: 38634000). The competitive quotation procurement method was utilised, and the tender was completed, with the final contract awarded on 19 October 2017. The contract has a value of £16,500, and the delivery is expected between 20 October 2017 and 6 December 2017. Interested parties had to express interest by 25 August 2017.

This opportunity is particularly suited to companies in the optical and scientific equipment sector, as well as businesses specialising in precision engineering. The competitive nature of the tender and its focus on delivering high-quality scientific goods present potential for growth, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the area of innovation. Companies like Manx Precision Optics Ltd, which already have a track record in such supply, can leverage this contract to expand their portfolio while accessing the prestigious scientific community supported by the Science and Technology Facilities Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKSBS PR17100 High Damage Threshold Mirrors

Notice Description

CLOSING TIME FOR BIDS IS 25 August 2017 14:00 HOURS. DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE BUYER. To express your interest in this opportunity email expressionOfInterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk. To register on our e-sourcing portal click on https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk and follow the link "Supplier eSourcing registration". Note: Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation "to apply directly to the buyer" as this unfortunately a system generated error, that is outside of the Contracting Authorities control. Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) is a world-leading multi-disciplinary science organisation, whose goal is to deliver economic, societal, scientific and international benefits to the UK and its people - and more broadly to the world. STFC support an academic community of around 1,700 in particle physics, nuclear physics, and astronomy including space science, who work at more than 50 universities and research institutes in the UK, Europe, Japan and the United States, including a rolling cohort of more than 900 PhD students. The organisation's large-scale scientific facilities in the UK and Europe are used by more than 3,500 users each year, carrying out more than 2,000 experiments and generating around 900 publications. This requirement is for High Damage Threshold Mirrors for the Royal Observatory in Edinburgh. The combination of access to world-class research facilities and scientists, office and laboratory space, business support, and an environment which encourages innovation has proven a compelling combination, attracting start-ups, SMEs and large blue chips such as IBM and Unilever

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7dae1f05-6674-4434-8adc-2c809fd1a273
Current Stage
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38634000 - Optical microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£16,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Aug 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Oct 20178 years ago
Contract Period
19 Oct 2017 - 6 Dec 2017 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DARESBURY LABORATORY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA4 4AD
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Halton
Electoral Ward
Daresbury, Moore & Sandymoor
Westminster Constituency
Runcorn and Helsby

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MANX PRECISION OPTICS

Further Information

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