---
title: "PURCH2485 Provision of Fused Silica Parts"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04a4b8"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW"
published: "2025-02-19"
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# PURCH2485 Provision of Fused Silica Parts

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04a4b8

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## Summary

The University of Glasgow has successfully completed an open procurement procedure for the provision of fused silica parts, classified under laboratory, optical, and precision equipment (CPV code 38000000). This procurement, titled "PURCH2485 Provision of Fused Silica Parts," was processed under the legal basis of directive 2014/24/EU and concluded with the primary contract award to Firebird Optics LLC. The contract, active since 27th January 2025, covers the delivery of goods to Glasgow (UKM82) and is valued at USD 284,600. Key quality criteria, including technical specification and delivery & acceptance, accounted for 60% of the assessment, while price held a 40% weight in awarding the contract.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in laboratory and optical equipment. Companies involved in optical polishing and precision engineering would find this contract appealing. The key requirement for expertise in producing high-quality fused silica parts, with stringent flatness and tensile load specifications, makes it ideal for specialised small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The contract underlines the importance of community benefits, encouraging SMEs to engage in local employment, training initiatives, and sub-contracting opportunities, promoting sustainable growth and development within the local ecosystem.

## Notice

AWARD OF PURCH2485 PROVISION OF FUSED SILICA PARTS

### Lot Information

Lot 1

AWARD OF PURCH2485 PROVISION OF FUSED SILICA PARTS

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005971-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £284,600 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G12 8QQ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Hillhead |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FIREBIRD OPTICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2025 at 16:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005971-2025
- 31 Oct 2024 at 16:02 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035380-2024
- 1 Oct 2024 at 14:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031408-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gla.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000779397
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00108

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