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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow is currently engaged in a procurement process for the contract titled "Mirrors for the Output Mode." This contract, initiated through an open tender procedure, falls under the education sector and is located in Glasgow, United Kingdom. The award was made to FiveNine Optics, and the total contract value is approximately $67,900 USD. The contract was signed on 19th May 2020 and includes a one-off purchase along with a 12-month warranty. The procurement process was formally completed on 10th November 2020, following effective evaluations and considerations of the submitted bids, which had an emphasis on electronic submissions.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in optical equipment, precision engineering, and related goods. Suppliers, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in delivering high-quality optical products, would be well-suited to compete, given the focused nature of this contract. The success of FiveNine Optics in this instance may encourage similar firms to explore partnerships or innovations that could align with the needs outlined by the University of Glasgow, potentially expanding their market engagement within the public sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Mirrors for the Output Mode

Notice Description

Award of PURCH1791 - Mirrors for the Output Mode- cleaners of the A+ upgrade of Advanced LIGO

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of PURCH1791 - Mirrors for the Output Mode-Cleaners of the A+ upgrade of Advanced LIGO This one off contract includes a 12 months warranty.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000617025
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV399337
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

38622000 - Mirrors

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£67,900 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20206 years ago
Contract Period
1 May 2020 - 30 Jun 2021 1-2 years
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

FiveNine Optics

Further Information

Notice Documents

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