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title: "UKSBS PR17100 High Damage Threshold Mirrors"
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# UKSBS PR17100 High Damage Threshold Mirrors

Buyer: DARESBURY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9ed3d61e-ef45-4c82-8320-a907336e6158

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## Summary

The procurement process is being conducted by Daresbury Laboratory for the supply of High Damage Threshold Mirrors, primarily for use at the Royal Observatory in Edinburgh. This tender falls under the goods category and is classified within the optical microscopes industry (CPV code: 38634000). The competitive quotation procurement method was utilised, and the tender was completed, with the final contract awarded on 19 October 2017. The contract has a value of £16,500, and the delivery is expected between 20 October 2017 and 6 December 2017. Interested parties had to express interest by 25 August 2017.

This opportunity is particularly suited to companies in the optical and scientific equipment sector, as well as businesses specialising in precision engineering. The competitive nature of the tender and its focus on delivering high-quality scientific goods present potential for growth, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the area of innovation. Companies like Manx Precision Optics Ltd, which already have a track record in such supply, can leverage this contract to expand their portfolio while accessing the prestigious scientific community supported by the Science and Technology Facilities Council.

## Notice

CLOSING TIME FOR BIDS IS 25 August 2017 14:00 HOURS. DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE BUYER. To express your interest in this opportunity email expressionOfInterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk. To register on our e-sourcing portal click on https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk and follow the link "Supplier eSourcing registration". Note: Please disregard any content in this notice that requests your organisation "to apply directly to the buyer" as this unfortunately a system generated error, that is outside of the Contracting Authorities control. Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) is a world-leading multi-disciplinary science organisation, whose goal is to deliver economic, societal, scientific and international benefits to the UK and its people - and more broadly to the world. STFC support an academic community of around 1,700 in particle physics, nuclear physics, and astronomy including space science, who work at more than 50 universities and research institutes in the UK, Europe, Japan and the United States, including a rolling cohort of more than 900 PhD students. The organisation's large-scale scientific facilities in the UK and Europe are used by more than 3,500 users each year, carrying out more than 2,000 experiments and generating around 900 publications. This requirement is for High Damage Threshold Mirrors for the Royal Observatory in Edinburgh. The combination of access to world-class research facilities and scientists, office and laboratory space, business support, and an environment which encourages innovation has proven a compelling combination, attracting start-ups, SMEs and large blue chips such as IBM and Unilever

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7dae1f05-6674-4434-8adc-2c809fd1a273 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Oct 2017 |
| Contract period | 19 Oct 2017 - 6 Dec 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £16,500 |
| 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 | DARESBURY LABORATORY |
| Locality | WARRINGTON |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA4 4AD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | Halton |
| Electoral ward | Daresbury, Moore & Sandymoor |
| Westminster constituency | Runcorn and Helsby |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MANX PRECISION OPTICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38634000 - Optical microscopes

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2018 at 11:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7dae1f05-6674-4434-8adc-2c809fd1a273

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7dae1f05-6674-4434-8adc-2c809fd1a273
  21st February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk

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