---
title: "PURCH1753 Provision Of Fused Silica Optic Ears"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000601998"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW"
published: "2020-10-21"
---

# PURCH1753 Provision Of Fused Silica Optic Ears

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000601998

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## Summary

The University of Glasgow is seeking suppliers for the "PURCH1753 Provision Of Fused Silica Optic Ears" contract, which falls within the education industry category. This open tender process, initiated on 21 October 2020, comprises three lots, with the tender period having ended on 25 November 2019. Suppliers are encouraged to deliver their products to Glasgow, where the procurement procedures are governed by public law. The contract's total value across all lots is approximately £58,740, with awards having been recently finalised on 19 December 2019.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in optical and scientific equipment manufacturing, particularly those with experience in producing high-quality fused silica products. Given that the procurement process is complete and all three lots were awarded to a single supplier, companies that consider themselves to be small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with relevant technical expertise are encouraged to closely track similar upcoming tenders from the University of Glasgow and other educational institutions to remain competitive in this niche market.

## Notice

PURCH1753 Provision Of Fused Silica Optic Ears Tender documents available from Public Contracts Scotland.

### Lot Information

Lot 3 Advanced LIGO optic ear blanks

PURCH1753 Provision Of Fused Silica Optic Ears

Lot 1 Advanced LIGO production ear

PURCH1753 Provision Of Fused Silica Optic Ears

Lot 2 Advanced LIGO production ear with recesses

PURCH1753 Provision Of Fused Silica Optic Ears

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT397734 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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 | 21 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Dec 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £58,740 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | GOOCH AND HOUSEGO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 21 Oct 2020 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT397734
- 23 Oct 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT370158

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT370158&idx=6
  25th October 2019 - SUSTAINABLE PROCUREMENT PROGRAMME - CODE OF CONDUCT_B
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT370158&idx=1
  25th October 2019 - PURCH1753 Tender final
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT370158&idx=2
  25th October 2019 - PR20-015-B-Non-compliance template
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT370158&idx=3
  25th October 2019 - PR40-059-B Whole Life Cost Model PURCH1753
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT370158&idx=4
  25th October 2019 - PURCH1753 AGREEMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF GOODS AND SERVICES
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT370158&idx=5
  25th October 2019 - PURCH1753 Schedule 1D - ESPD Qualification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT370158
  PURCH1753 Provision Of Fused Silica Optic Ears - PURCH1753 Provision Of Fused Silica Optic Ears Tender documents available from Public Contracts Scotland. Tender returns should be submitted via Public Contracts Scotland, no paper copies will be accepted. Should paper tenders be submitted, they will be rejected. Further to this any questions or communications regarding individual tender exercises must be sent via the Public Contracts Scotland Portal. Tender queries received through any other channel will not be answered. Should users of Public Contracts Scotland have any problems with the web site they should contact website Support Desk, contact details can be found by following the 'Contact Us' option on the left hand menu at http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/default.aspx
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT397734
  PURCH1753 Provision Of Fused Silica Optic Ears - PURCH1753 Provision Of Fused Silica Optic Ears Tender documents available from Public Contracts Scotland.

## Notice URLs

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- http://www.gla.ac.uk/
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/default.aspx
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000601998
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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