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PURCH2535 Provision of Contract Agreement for Four Polished Silicon Mirrors

University of Glasgow

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

28 Mar 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

22 Jan 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow has completed the procurement process for the provision of four polished silicon mirrors under contract number PURCH2535. The procurement is categorised under 'Education', with a focus on goods. Initially tendered in January 2025, the contract was awarded in March 2025 to Coastline Optics Inc., based in Camarillo, California. The polished silicon mirrors are to be delivered to the University's procurement office in Glasgow (UKM82). The procurement was executed using an open procedure method and is now in the 'Award' stage, having been signed on 19 March 2025 for a total value of $65,500 USN.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in optical engineering and materials science, particularly those focussing on high-precision silicon mirror manufacturing. SMEs can benefit from such contracts by increasing their exposure to international markets, particularly through engagement with prominent institutions like the University of Glasgow. Companies with advanced capabilities in polishing and coating silicon mirrors and those meeting stringent quality standards for educational research purposes are well-suited to compete in similar tenders. Ensuing from this procurement, Coastline Optics Inc. sets a precedent for other businesses aiming to expand their market into the UK education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PURCH2535 Provision of Contract Agreement for Four Polished Silicon Mirrors

Notice Description

Award of PURCH2535 Provision of Contract Agreement for Four Polished Silicon Mirrors

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of PURCH2535 Provision of Contract Agreement for Four Polished Silicon Mirrors

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000788504
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR527033
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
£65,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 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

Buyer & Supplier

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

Coastline Optics Inc.

Further Information

Notice Documents

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