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title: "GB-Swindon: UKRI-3001 Corning HPFS 7972 ULE Mirror Blanks"
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# GB-Swindon: UKRI-3001 Corning HPFS 7972 ULE Mirror Blanks

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9d073010-4ee4-4aa3-afed-145bef973476

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) awarded a contract for the procurement of Corning HPFS 7972 ULE Mirror Blanks for its Central Laser Facility (CLF). The tender had an estimated value of £57,034.71 in GBP and had a contract period from April 15, 2023, to July 7, 2023. The procurement stage was an award, and the buying organisation was UK Research & Innovation located in Swindon, United Kingdom. The tender was classified under the "Glass" industry category and had a tender period that ended on April 14, 2023.

This tender for Corning HPFS 7972 ULE Mirror Blanks presents business growth opportunities for suppliers of glass products, particularly those with the capacity to supply the required specifications. Businesses specialising in manufacturing glass products and components could well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The award to Corning Incorporated indicates the potential for large-scale suppliers to secure contracts in the glass industry. The location specified for delivery was in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

## Notice

UK Research and Innovation's (UKRI) Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) had a requirement to purchase 760mm x 300mm and 300mm x 300mm Corning HPFS 7972 ULE Mirror Blanks for its Central Laser Facility (CLF), only available directly from the manufacturer. Additional information: Procurement Contract Transparency Data: Redacted contract documents will be made available within the next 30 days on the UKRI website at: https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9b2a475-d529-483d-ab18-e596d75b954a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Apr 2023 |
| Contract period | 14 Apr 2023 - 7 Jul 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £57,034 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £57,034 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CORNING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 14 - Mining, basic metals and related products

### Codes

- 14820000 - Glass

## Release History

- 18 Apr 2023 at 14:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9b2a475-d529-483d-ab18-e596d75b954a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9b2a475-d529-483d-ab18-e596d75b954a
  18th April 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=776201291
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

## Provenance

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