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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow is seeking suppliers for the "Advanced LIGO Plus" tender, classified under the education sector and located in Glasgow, UK. This open procurement process, conducted through an open procedure, has reached the award stage, with a contract value of £38,050 signed on 29 May 2020. The procurement was initiated on 12 February 2020, with the tender deadline set for 4 March 2020, facilitating the procurement of essential goods for a significant upgrade of optical components in gravitational wave detectors. Interested parties can find more details about the contract and submission requirements via the appropriate procurement portals.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses engaged in the supply of optical and technical components, particularly those with experience in scientific equipment manufacturing or tailored processing for education and research sectors. Suppliers, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs), may find themselves well-placed to compete given the specific procurement requirements. Businesses targeting high-quality production standards and advanced material specifications for scientific instrumentation are encouraged to consider this project, leveraging the open nature of the procurement process to showcase their capabilities to a prominent academic institution.

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Notice Title

Advanced LIGO Plus

Notice Description

PURCH1792 - Advanced LIGO Plus

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000614440
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT398008
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
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
£38,050 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 May 20206 years ago
Contract Period
1 May 2020 - 1 Apr 2021 6-12 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

Laser Components UK Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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