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High Finesse Optical Cavity and Housing

DURHAM UNIVERSITY

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18 Mar 2019 at 11:34

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Durham University as the contracting authority, seeking to acquire a high finesse optical cavity and housing valued at £36,591. This contract falls under the scientific installations category and is based in the North East of England. The procurement method is classified as a single tender action, which is a direct procurement process that is below threshold. The tender period ended on 5th February 2019, with the contract period running from 15th March to 26th April 2019.

This tender presents opportunities for growth, especially for businesses specialising in scientific equipment and precision optics. Companies with capabilities in manufacturing or supplying scientific installations, particularly those with experience in high-tech optics, would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders. The active award of the contract indicates that engaging with established educational institutions like Durham University could lead to further collaborations and contracts in the future.

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Notice Title

High Finesse Optical Cavity and Housing

Notice Description

high finesse optical cavity constructed from ultralow expansion glass and mounted in a stable vacuum housing

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f65ab30a-84cb-4f13-9454-75d30e9d48a0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93b4dcd3-5357-486a-bbf7-1d4075c38c92
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45214630 - Scientific installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£36,591 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Feb 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Mar 20196 years ago
Contract Period
18 Mar 2019 - 26 Apr 2019 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DURHAM UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 3LE
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Durham South
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STABLE LASER SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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