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23 Oct 2019 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow is currently seeking tenders for the provision of mirror blanks to form core optics, aimed at upgrading the gravitational wave detectors operated by the LIGO laboratory in the US. This tender, identified as PURCH1751, falls under the education industry category and is located in Glasgow, UK. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 25 November 2019, at 12:00 PM. Interested suppliers must submit their bids electronically via Public Contracts Scotland, as no paper submissions will be accepted.

This opportunity is particularly suited for businesses specialising in manufacturing optical components or those with expertise in producing high-quality glass products. Companies equipped with the necessary product liability and professional indemnity insurance, as specified in the selection criteria, will find this tender an excellent avenue for growth. Participation in this contract could open doors for further collaborations in high-tech projects, particularly within scientific and educational sectors.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Mirror blanks to form core optics to allow upgrading of the gravitational wave detectors

Notice Description

PURCH1751 Provision of mirror blanks to form core optics to allow upgrading of the gravitational wave detectors built and operated by LIGO laboratory in the US. Tender documents available from Public Contracts Scotland. Tender returns should be submitted via Public Contracts Scotland, no paper copies will be accepted. Should paper tenders be submitted, they will be rejected. Further to this any questions or communications regarding individual tender exercises must be sent via the Public Contracts Scotland Portal. Tender queries received through any other channel will not be answered. Should users of Public Contracts Scotland have any problems with the web site they should contact website Support Desk, contact details can be found by following the 'Contact Us' option on the left hand menu at http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/default.aspx

Lot Information

Lot 1

PURCH1751 Provision of mirror blanks to form core optics to allow upgrading of the gravitational wave detectors built and operated by LIGO laboratory in the US. Please refer to the ITT document for detailed specification.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000602012
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT369909
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Nov 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Jan 2020 - 1 Dec 2020 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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