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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the University of Glasgow, which has initiated a tender titled "PURCH2027 Provision Of A Three-Inch Diameter Mirrors And Lenses For Advanced LIGO Plus". This process falls under the education sector and the stage is currently marked as complete. Located in Glasgow, the procurement was conducted using an open procedure, allowing for a broad range of suppliers to participate. The contract features multiple lots, with significant awards already granted for shaping and polishing mirror substrates, and ion-beam sputtered optical coatings. The tender was officially concluded on March 3, 2022, when contracts were signed, with an initial tender deadline of December 15, 2021.

This tender signifies robust opportunities for businesses in the optical manufacturing and materials supply sectors, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) equipped to manage high-precision work. Companies specialising in optical components, manufacturing technologies, and coatings would find themselves well-suited to engage in such contracts. The active contracts, totalling over £111,000, highlight the potential for growth in these fields, particularly given the University of Glasgow's commitment to community benefits and collaborative projects with like-minded suppliers.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

PURCH2027 Provision Of A Three-Inch Diameter Mirrors And Lenses For Advanced LIGO Plus

Notice Description

Award of PURCH2027 Provision Of A Three-Inch Diameter Mirrors And Lenses For Advanced LIGO Plus

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Shaping and polishing of fused silica mirror substrates.

Award of PURCH2027 Provision Of A Three-Inch Diameter Mirrors And Lenses For Advanced LIGO Plus Lot 1: Shaping and polishing of fused silica mirror substrates.

Ion-beam sputtered optical coating to be applied to the substrates of Lot 1.

Award of PURCH2027 Provision Of A Three-Inch Diameter Mirrors And Lenses For Advanced LIGO Plus Lot 2: Ion-beam sputtered optical coating to be applied to the substrates of Lot 1.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000674912
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR444200
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
£111,535 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20224 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

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
2
Supplier Names

Coastline Optics Inc.

FiveNine Optics

Further Information

Notice Documents

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