Award

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

UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

20 Nov 2020 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

24 Oct 2019 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow, a public authority in the education sector, is currently engaged in a procurement process for the supply of mirror blanks aimed at upgrading gravitational wave detectors operated by LIGO in the United States. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure, and the associated tender was awarded on 20 November 2020. The contract with a value of £71,000 was officially signed on 5 February 2020. This process is classified under services, specifically involving technical specifications critical for the project's success.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

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

Notice Description

Award of 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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000602022
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV400270
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£71,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Nov 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20206 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW
Contact Name
Gillian Ray, Stephen.Otiende
Contact Email
gillian.ray@glasgow.ac.uk, stephen.otiende@glasgow.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1413304012, +44 1413304113

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

HERAEUS QUARZGLAS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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