This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 Oct 2020 at 01:00

Tender

23 Oct 2019 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow is seeking suppliers for the "PURCH1753 Provision Of Fused Silica Optic Ears" contract, which falls within the education industry category. This open tender process, initiated on 21 October 2020, comprises three lots, with the tender period having ended on 25 November 2019. Suppliers are encouraged to deliver their products to Glasgow, where the procurement procedures are governed by public law. The contract's total value across all lots is approximately £58,740, with awards having been recently finalised on 19 December 2019.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in optical and scientific equipment manufacturing, particularly those with experience in producing high-quality fused silica products. Given that the procurement process is complete and all three lots were awarded to a single supplier, companies that consider themselves to be small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with relevant technical expertise are encouraged to closely track similar upcoming tenders from the University of Glasgow and other educational institutions to remain competitive in this niche market.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

PURCH1753 Provision Of Fused Silica Optic Ears

Notice Description

PURCH1753 Provision Of Fused Silica Optic Ears Tender documents available from Public Contracts Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 3 Advanced LIGO optic ear blanks

PURCH1753 Provision Of Fused Silica Optic Ears

Lot 1 Advanced LIGO production ear

PURCH1753 Provision Of Fused Silica Optic Ears

Lot 2 Advanced LIGO production ear with recesses

PURCH1753 Provision Of Fused Silica Optic Ears

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000601998
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT397734
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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
£58,740 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Nov 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20196 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
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

Gooch and Housego

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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