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RFQ: 10 kHz to 250 MHz 500 Watt Amplifier

NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY

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04 May 2021 at 09:39

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is conducting a procurement process for a new RFQ: 10 kHz to 250 MHz 500 Watt Amplifier intended to replace an outdated device used for calibrating radiation hazard probes and field strength sensors. This procurement is classified under the category of Laboratory, optical and precision equipment and is taking place in Teddington, London. The procurement method is competitive quotation, aimed at sourcing suppliers below the threshold, with key dates including a tender period ending on 18th May 2021 and a contract period from 18th June 2021 to 20th June 2022.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to participate in a niche market within the scientific equipment sector. Businesses specialising in precision instrumentation and laboratory equipment manufacturing would be particularly well-suited to compete, given the NPL's focus on advanced calibration devices. Engaging in this procurement could help these businesses grow their portfolio and establish valuable partnerships with a prominent organisation in the field of physical science and measurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RFQ: 10 kHz to 250 MHz 500 Watt Amplifier

Notice Description

The National Physical Laboratory [NPL] require equipment for the calibration of radiation hazard probes and field strength sensors and will replace our existing Amplifier Research 500A100 amplifier. The existing 500 watt amplifiers are over 25 years old and it's output has dropped. The new amplifier will have a wider frequency range, so it will save us moving another amplifier from different calibration area to do measurements from 100 to 250 MHz. Reflective low pass filters will be used on the output of the amplifiers to reduce harmonics to acceptable levels. The proposed amplifier must be able to operate continuously at the rated output power when any harmonics generated are reflected back into the amplifier. Additional information: The Authority is using the LUPC Bravo e-Procurement portal to conduct the procurement process. All Suppliers must register their company via the LUPC Bravo Portal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-05479357-4573-4a74-8e33-694b88fcdb59
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61f9d6f2-ca69-49e0-b7b3-08c8c4fc71c0
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Jun 2021 - 20 Jun 2022 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TEDDINGTON
Postcode
TW11 0LW
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Teddington
Westminster Constituency
Twickenham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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