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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow is seeking bids for the provision of a contract agreement for an optical fibre splicer (Tender No: PURCH1699). This procurement falls under the education industry category and is located in Glasgow, UK. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender has successfully progressed to the award stage, with the contract signed on 26th September 2019, valued at £54,710.15. The tender period has already closed, with the final submission deadline on 28th June 2019. The service is intended for the Institute for Gravitational Research, which aims to enhance its optical fibre interconnection capabilities.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in optical fibre technology and related goods. Companies with expertise in providing goods in the educational sector, particularly those capable of supplying optical fibre splicing equipment and services, would be well-suited to compete. The University of Glasgow operates under a public law framework, making this contract particularly relevant for suppliers registered under the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA). Partnerships with larger suppliers like Thorlabs (Vytran) Ltd can also foster smaller businesses to engage in collaborative bidding for future tenders.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Award Notice for the Provision of Contract Agreement For A Optical Fibre Splicer

Notice Description

Award Notice for PURCH1699 for the Provision of Contract Agreement For A Optical Fibre Splicer

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award Notice for PURCH1699 for the Provision of Contract Agreement For A Optical Fibre Splicer

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000586913
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT369786
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£54,710 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jun 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Sep 20196 years ago
Contract Period
22 Jul 2019 - 31 Oct 2019 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of Glasgow
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G12 8QQ
Postcode Area
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

Thorlabs (Vytran) Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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