--- title: "Mirror blanks to form core optics to allow upgrading of the gravitational wave detectors" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000602012" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000602012" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000602012.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000602012.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW" published: "2019-10-23" --- # Mirror blanks to form core optics to allow upgrading of the gravitational wave detectors Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000602012 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000602012) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000602012.json) ## Summary The University of Glasgow is currently seeking tenders for the provision of mirror blanks to form core optics, aimed at upgrading the gravitational wave detectors operated by the LIGO laboratory in the US. This tender, identified as PURCH1751, falls under the education industry category and is located in Glasgow, UK. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 25 November 2019, at 12:00 PM. Interested suppliers must submit their bids electronically via Public Contracts Scotland, as no paper submissions will be accepted. This opportunity is particularly suited for businesses specialising in manufacturing optical components or those with expertise in producing high-quality glass products. Companies equipped with the necessary product liability and professional indemnity insurance, as specified in the selection criteria, will find this tender an excellent avenue for growth. Participation in this contract could open doors for further collaborations in high-tech projects, particularly within scientific and educational sectors. ## Notice PURCH1751 Provision of mirror blanks to form core optics to allow upgrading of the gravitational wave detectors built and operated by LIGO laboratory in the US. 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 ### Lot Information Lot 1 PURCH1751 Provision of mirror blanks to form core optics to allow upgrading of the gravitational wave detectors built and operated by LIGO laboratory in the US. Please refer to the ITT document for detailed specification. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT369909 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Oct 2019 | | Submission deadline | 25 Nov 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 6 Jan 2020 - 1 Dec 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services ## Release History - 23 Oct 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT369909 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT369909&idx=1 23rd October 2019 - PURCH1751 Tender final - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT369909&idx=2 23rd October 2019 - PR40-059-B Whole Life Cost Model PURCH1751 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT369909&idx=3 23rd October 2019 - PR20-015-B-Non-compliance template - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT369909&idx=4 23rd October 2019 - PURCH1751 Schedule 1D - ESPD Qualification - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT369909&idx=5 23rd October 2019 - SUSTAINABLE PROCUREMENT PROGRAMME - CODE OF CONDUCT_B - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT369909&idx=6 23rd October 2019 - PURCH1751 AGREEMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF GOODS AND SERVICES - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT369909&idx=7 23rd October 2019 - D080039-A - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT369909&idx=8 23rd October 2019 - D080055-A - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT369909&idx=9 23rd October 2019 - D1900150-v1 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT369909 Mirror blanks to form core optics to allow upgrading of the gravitational wave detectors - PURCH1751 Provision of mirror blanks to form core optics to allow upgrading of the gravitational wave detectors built and operated by LIGO laboratory in the US. 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 ## Notice URLs - http://www.gla.ac.uk/ - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/default.aspx - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000602012 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=602012 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000602012. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000602012.json.