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title: "High Finesse Optical Cavity and Housing"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DURHAM UNIVERSITY"
published: "2019-03-18"
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# High Finesse Optical Cavity and Housing

Buyer: DURHAM UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f65ab30a-84cb-4f13-9454-75d30e9d48a0

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Durham University as the contracting authority, seeking to acquire a high finesse optical cavity and housing valued at £36,591. This contract falls under the scientific installations category and is based in the North East of England. The procurement method is classified as a single tender action, which is a direct procurement process that is below threshold. The tender period ended on 5th February 2019, with the contract period running from 15th March to 26th April 2019.

This tender presents opportunities for growth, especially for businesses specialising in scientific equipment and precision optics. Companies with capabilities in manufacturing or supplying scientific installations, particularly those with experience in high-tech optics, would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders. The active award of the contract indicates that engaging with established educational institutions like Durham University could lead to further collaborations and contracts in the future.

## Notice

high finesse optical cavity constructed from ultralow expansion glass and mounted in a stable vacuum housing

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93b4dcd3-5357-486a-bbf7-1d4075c38c92 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 18 Mar 2019 - 26 Apr 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £36,591 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | DURHAM UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 3LE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Durham South |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STABLE LASER SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45214630 - Scientific installations

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2019 at 11:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93b4dcd3-5357-486a-bbf7-1d4075c38c92

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93b4dcd3-5357-486a-bbf7-1d4075c38c92
  18th March 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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