---
title: "PURCH2485 Provision of Fused Silica Parts"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000779397"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
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-r6ebe6-0000779397

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## Summary

The University of Glasgow has awarded a contract titled "PURCH2485 Provision of Fused Silica Parts" through an open procedure in the goods category. The contract process was conducted via Public Contracts Scotland, with the procurement office located in Glasgow (postcode G12 8QQ). The procurement is in the Education sector, focusing on the delivery of fused silica parts to Glasgow. The contract was signed on 27th January 2025, and the award was made to Firebird Optics LLC, a US-based SME. This procurement reached the award stage following a revision of tender deadlines due to an additional document added on 31st October 2024, moving the submission deadline to 15th November 2024.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in high-precision optical parts. Companies experienced in manufacturing and supplying fused silica parts with stringent technical specifications are well-suited to compete for similar contracts. The evaluation criteria underscore the importance of both quality and price, rewarding suppliers who can meet exacting standards at competitive costs. This contract highlights the potential for SMEs to leverage specialised skills to secure international procurement opportunities, demonstrating the value of precision engineering and robust supply chains in public procurement.

## 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 | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524299 |
| 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524299
- 31 Oct 2024 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT517319
- 1 Oct 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT515276

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT515276&idx=10
  24th October 2024 - IGR_NXTGEN_EARS_v1 STEP files_24OCT24
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT515276&idx=9
  22nd October 2024 - D080684 Disk Insert
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT515276&idx=1
  1st October 2024 - PURCH2485 - Invitation to Tender Goods or Services
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT515276&idx=2
  1st October 2024 - PURCH2485 - Ear Flatness Requirements Additional Note
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT515276&idx=3
  1st October 2024 - PURCH2485 - Schedule 1B - Supply Chain Code of Conduct
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT515276&idx=4
  1st October 2024 - PURCH2485 - Schedule 1C - Agreement for the Purchase of Goods and Services
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT515276&idx=5
  1st October 2024 - PURCH2485 - Schedule 1C - Non-Compliance Template
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT515276&idx=6
  1st October 2024 - PURCH2485 - Schedule 1D - SPD Qualification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT515276&idx=7
  1st October 2024 - PURCH2485 Zip File Contents
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT515276&idx=8
  1st October 2024 - Drawing PDFs
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT515276
  PURCH2485 Provision of Fused Silica Parts - PURCH2485 PROVISION OF FUSED SILICA PARTS 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=FEB524299
  PURCH2485 Provision of Fused Silica Parts - AWARD OF PURCH2485 PROVISION OF FUSED SILICA PARTS

## Notice URLs

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

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