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GB-Swindon: UKRI-3559 350 x 260 mirror substrates in Corning 7980 grade 0C

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FACILITIES COUNCIL

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21 Nov 2023 at 12:20

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research and Innovation, Science and Technology Facilities Council recently completed a procurement process for the purchase of 350 x 260 mirror substrates in Corning 7980 grade 0C. The total contract value is £96,360 GBP, with the contract period running from February 29, 2024, to February 28, 2025. The buying organisation is the UK Research and Innovation, based in Swindon, South East, United Kingdom. The procurement stage was an award, with the tender period ending on November 13, 2023.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses in the goods sector, particularly those involved in mirror production or supply. Companies with expertise in manufacturing mirror substrates to specific quality standards are well-suited to compete for this contract. The successful bidder, Manx Precision Optics LTD, based in Isle of Man Freeport, won the award and will be fulfilling the contract with the UK Research and Innovation. Businesses eager to expand their clientele in the scientific research industry should consider exploring similar procurement opportunities in the future.

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Notice Title

GB-Swindon: UKRI-3559 350 x 260 mirror substrates in Corning 7980 grade 0C

Notice Description

350 x 260 mirror substrates in Corning 7980 grade 0C Additional information: Procurement Contract Transparency Data: Redacted contract documents will be made available within the next 30 days on the UKRI website at: https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c9ebd629-aeb6-4308-b723-312b949112dd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a4285fa-e296-49cf-8135-3076247ca9fd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38622000 - Mirrors

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£96,360 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£96,360 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Nov 20232 years ago
Contract Period
29 Feb 2024 - 28 Feb 2025 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FACILITIES COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MANX PRECISION OPTICS

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