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PURCH2485 Provision of Fused Silica Parts

UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

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Award

19 Feb 2025 at 16:27

TenderUpdate

31 Oct 2024 at 16:02

Tender

01 Oct 2024 at 14:39

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow has successfully completed an open procurement procedure for the provision of fused silica parts, classified under laboratory, optical, and precision equipment (CPV code 38000000). This procurement, titled "PURCH2485 Provision of Fused Silica Parts," was processed under the legal basis of directive 2014/24/EU and concluded with the primary contract award to Firebird Optics LLC. The contract, active since 27th January 2025, covers the delivery of goods to Glasgow (UKM82) and is valued at USD 284,600. Key quality criteria, including technical specification and delivery & acceptance, accounted for 60% of the assessment, while price held a 40% weight in awarding the contract.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in laboratory and optical equipment. Companies involved in optical polishing and precision engineering would find this contract appealing. The key requirement for expertise in producing high-quality fused silica parts, with stringent flatness and tensile load specifications, makes it ideal for specialised small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The contract underlines the importance of community benefits, encouraging SMEs to engage in local employment, training initiatives, and sub-contracting opportunities, promoting sustainable growth and development within the local ecosystem.

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Notice Title

PURCH2485 Provision of Fused Silica Parts

Notice Description

AWARD OF PURCH2485 PROVISION OF FUSED SILICA PARTS

Lot Information

Lot 1

AWARD OF PURCH2485 PROVISION OF FUSED SILICA PARTS

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04a4b8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005971-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£284,600 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW
Contact Name
Emma Fleck
Contact Email
emma.fleck@glasgow.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1413306639

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G12 8QQ
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Hillhead
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FIREBIRD OPTICS

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