Planning

Glass Working Lathe

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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Planning

24 Mar 2021 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh is planning to procure a glass working lathe with an estimated value of £58,000. This purchase is aimed at replacing existing equipment used within the School of Chemistry, where specialised glassware is produced for research and teaching purposes. The planned procurement notice was published on 24 March 2021, and interested parties can expect a future notice regarding the tender on 23 April 2021. The procurement falls under the category of goods and is classified under the CPV code 42621000. The delivery for the item is expected to be in the Edinburgh area.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment, particularly those that manufacture or supply glassworking tools and machinery. Companies with experience in providing specialised apparatus for educational or research institutions would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with this procurement can enhance business growth by establishing a partnership with a prominent academic institution and potentially leading to future contracts in related areas.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Glass Working Lathe

Notice Description

The University of Edinburgh intends to purchase a glass working lathe to replace an existing piece of equipment. The glassblowing workshop is dedicated to the design and construction of specialised glassware for research and teaching within the School of Chemistry. The vast majority of research groups within the school use the service to obtain bespoke glassware, as do all of the teaching labs. From relatively basic apparatus such as chromatography columns and gas bubblers to complex vacuum manifolds and electrodes. Apparatus can be constructed in both borosilicate glass and quartz and is manufactured to the highest standards.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The School of Chemistry intends to purchase a glass working lathe to replace an existing piece of equipment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000648574
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR410241
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42621000 - Lathes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£58,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Apr 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
John Kenmure
Contact Email
j.kenmure@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1316504776

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR410241
    Glass Working Lathe - The University of Edinburgh intends to purchase a glass working lathe to replace an existing piece of equipment. The glassblowing workshop is dedicated to the design and construction of specialised glassware for research and teaching within the School of Chemistry. The vast majority of research groups within the school use the service to obtain bespoke glassware, as do all of the teaching labs. From relatively basic apparatus such as chromatography columns and gas bubblers to complex vacuum manifolds and electrodes. Apparatus can be constructed in both borosilicate glass and quartz and is manufactured to the highest standards.

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