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title: "GB-Swindon: UKRI-3559 350 x 260 mirror substrates in Corning 7980 grade 0C"
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# GB-Swindon: UKRI-3559 350 x 260 mirror substrates in Corning 7980 grade 0C

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FACILITIES COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c9ebd629-aeb6-4308-b723-312b949112dd

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## Summary

The UK Research and Innovation, Science and Technology Facilities Council recently completed a procurement process for the purchase of 350 x 260 mirror substrates in Corning 7980 grade 0C. The total contract value is £96,360 GBP, with the contract period running from February 29, 2024, to February 28, 2025. The buying organisation is the UK Research and Innovation, based in Swindon, South East, United Kingdom. The procurement stage was an award, with the tender period ending on November 13, 2023.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses in the goods sector, particularly those involved in mirror production or supply. Companies with expertise in manufacturing mirror substrates to specific quality standards are well-suited to compete for this contract. The successful bidder, Manx Precision Optics LTD, based in Isle of Man Freeport, won the award and will be fulfilling the contract with the UK Research and Innovation. Businesses eager to expand their clientele in the scientific research industry should consider exploring similar procurement opportunities in the future.

## Notice

350 x 260 mirror substrates in Corning 7980 grade 0C 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/8a4285fa-e296-49cf-8135-3076247ca9fd |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | 29 Feb 2024 - 28 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £96,360 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £96,360 |
| 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 AND INNOVATION, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FACILITIES COUNCIL |
| 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 | MANX PRECISION OPTICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38622000 - Mirrors

## Release History

- 21 Nov 2023 at 12:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a4285fa-e296-49cf-8135-3076247ca9fd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a4285fa-e296-49cf-8135-3076247ca9fd
  21st November 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=823465660
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

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

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