Awarded contract

Replacement Telescope in Airdrie Library Observatory

Details

Buyer: North Lanarkshire Council
Supplier(s): FIRST LIGHT OPTICS LIMITED
Value: GBP 55,732.5
Topic: Telescopes
Published: 10 February 2026
Source: uk:public_contracts_scotland

Tender description

Replace the existing telescope in Airdrie Library observatory. Lot 1: Telescope supply with supporting digital solution which also allows connection to the immersive rooms sited in the library and other venues across North Lanarkshire. Scope will include installing a new telescope, expanding the service offer to enable live streaming and recording while developing whole-sky and solar telescope options.. Please note a Prior Information Notice was issued to support market engagement process. https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539732

Timeline

Completed: Award date28 January 2026
Completed: Award published10 February 2026
Current notice

About the buyer

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Relevant CPV codes

38635000 · Telescopes

Decision makers

Connect with the people behind this procurement.

Job title	Phone number	Work email
Head of Procurement	+44 •••• ••••••	••••••••@north-lanarkshire-council.gov
Commercial Director	+44 •••• ••••••	••••••••@north-lanarkshire-council.gov
Procurement Manager	+44 •••• ••••••	••••••••@north-lanarkshire-council.gov
Category Lead	+44 •••• ••••••	••••••••@north-lanarkshire-council.gov
Senior Buyer	+44 •••• ••••••	••••••••@north-lanarkshire-council.gov
Contracts Manager	+44 •••• ••••••	••••••••@north-lanarkshire-council.gov