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title: "Glass Working Lathe"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000648574"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2021-03-24"
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# Glass Working Lathe

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000648574

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh is planning to procure a glass working lathe with an estimated value of £58,000. This purchase is aimed at replacing existing equipment used within the School of Chemistry, where specialised glassware is produced for research and teaching purposes. The planned procurement notice was published on 24 March 2021, and interested parties can expect a future notice regarding the tender on 23 April 2021. The procurement falls under the category of goods and is classified under the CPV code 42621000. The delivery for the item is expected to be in the Edinburgh area.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment, particularly those that manufacture or supply glassworking tools and machinery. Companies with experience in providing specialised apparatus for educational or research institutions would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with this procurement can enhance business growth by establishing a partnership with a prominent academic institution and potentially leading to future contracts in related areas.

## Notice

The University of Edinburgh intends to purchase a glass working lathe to replace an existing piece of equipment. The glassblowing workshop is dedicated to the design and construction of specialised glassware for research and teaching within the School of Chemistry. The vast majority of research groups within the school use the service to obtain bespoke glassware, as do all of the teaching labs. From relatively basic apparatus such as chromatography columns and gas bubblers to complex vacuum manifolds and electrodes. Apparatus can be constructed in both borosilicate glass and quartz and is manufactured to the highest standards.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The School of Chemistry intends to purchase a glass working lathe to replace an existing piece of equipment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR410241 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 23 Apr 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £58,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1HT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42621000 - Lathes

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2021 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR410241

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR410241
  Glass Working Lathe - The University of Edinburgh intends to purchase a glass working lathe to replace an existing piece of equipment. The glassblowing workshop is dedicated to the design and construction of specialised glassware for research and teaching within the School of Chemistry. The vast majority of research groups within the school use the service to obtain bespoke glassware, as do all of the teaching labs. From relatively basic apparatus such as chromatography columns and gas bubblers to complex vacuum manifolds and electrodes. Apparatus can be constructed in both borosilicate glass and quartz and is manufactured to the highest standards.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000648574
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=648574

## Provenance

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