Award

PURCH2485 Provision of Fused Silica Parts

UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

19 Feb 2025 at 00:00

TenderUpdate

31 Oct 2024 at 00:00

Tender

01 Oct 2024 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow has awarded a contract titled "PURCH2485 Provision of Fused Silica Parts" through an open procedure in the goods category. The contract process was conducted via Public Contracts Scotland, with the procurement office located in Glasgow (postcode G12 8QQ). The procurement is in the Education sector, focusing on the delivery of fused silica parts to Glasgow. The contract was signed on 27th January 2025, and the award was made to Firebird Optics LLC, a US-based SME. This procurement reached the award stage following a revision of tender deadlines due to an additional document added on 31st October 2024, moving the submission deadline to 15th November 2024.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in high-precision optical parts. Companies experienced in manufacturing and supplying fused silica parts with stringent technical specifications are well-suited to compete for similar contracts. The evaluation criteria underscore the importance of both quality and price, rewarding suppliers who can meet exacting standards at competitive costs. This contract highlights the potential for SMEs to leverage specialised skills to secure international procurement opportunities, demonstrating the value of precision engineering and robust supply chains in public procurement.

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Notice Title

PURCH2485 Provision of Fused Silica Parts

Notice Description

AWARD OF PURCH2485 PROVISION OF FUSED SILICA PARTS

Lot Information

Lot 1

AWARD OF PURCH2485 PROVISION OF FUSED SILICA PARTS

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000779397
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524299
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - 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
£284,600 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20251 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
Con Church, Emma Fleck
Contact Email
con.church@glasgow.ac.uk, emma.fleck@glasgow.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1413306639

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

FIREBIRD OPTICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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