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title: "Advanced LIGO Plus"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000614440"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW"
published: "2020-10-28"
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# Advanced LIGO Plus

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000614440

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## Summary

The University of Glasgow is seeking suppliers for the "Advanced LIGO Plus" tender, classified under the education sector and located in Glasgow, UK. This open procurement process, conducted through an open procedure, has reached the award stage, with a contract value of £38,050 signed on 29 May 2020. The procurement was initiated on 12 February 2020, with the tender deadline set for 4 March 2020, facilitating the procurement of essential goods for a significant upgrade of optical components in gravitational wave detectors. Interested parties can find more details about the contract and submission requirements via the appropriate procurement portals.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses engaged in the supply of optical and technical components, particularly those with experience in scientific equipment manufacturing or tailored processing for education and research sectors. Suppliers, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs), may find themselves well-placed to compete given the specific procurement requirements. Businesses targeting high-quality production standards and advanced material specifications for scientific instrumentation are encouraged to consider this project, leveraging the open nature of the procurement process to showcase their capabilities to a prominent academic institution.

## Notice

PURCH1792 - Advanced LIGO Plus

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT398008 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website 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 | 28 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 May 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 May 2020 - 1 Apr 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £38,050 |

## 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 | LASER COMPONENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 28 Oct 2020 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT398008
- 12 Feb 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB380539

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB380539&idx=3
  12th February 2020 - PR40-059-B Whole Life Cost Model PURCH1792.xls
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB380539&idx=4
  12th February 2020 - PURCH1792 Contract.rtf
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB380539&idx=5
  12th February 2020 - PURCH1792 Schedule 1D - ESPD Qualification .xlsx
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB380539&idx=6
  12th February 2020 - SUSTAINABLE PROCUREMENT PROGRAMME - CODE OF CONDUCT_B.docx
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB380539&idx=7
  12th February 2020 - PURCH1792 Tender.rtf
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB380539&idx=1
  12th February 2020 - D1200105-v2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB380539&idx=2
  12th February 2020 - PR20-015-B-Non-compliance template
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB380539
  Advanced LIGO Plus - 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=OCT398008
  Advanced LIGO Plus - PURCH1792 - Advanced LIGO Plus

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gla.ac.uk/
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/default.aspx
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000614440
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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