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RFQ - Contract Awarded - 20 GHz high accuracy synthesizer

NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY

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Award

24 Aug 2021 at 14:40

Award Notice
Tender

22 Dec 2020 at 16:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) has completed a procurement process for a 20 GHz high accuracy synthesiser, aimed at providing a radio frequency source for evaluating superconducting devices and circuits. This process was classified under the CPV category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment, and took place in Teddington, London, England. The procurement method was a limited competitive quotation, with the tender period ending on 22 January 2021, and the contract commenced on 9 March 2021 and concluded on 21 June 2021. The contract, valued at £94,871.72, was awarded to Keysight Technologies UK Limited and officially published on 24 August 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in precision laboratory equipment and scientific instrumentation, particularly those capable of offering innovative technology solutions. Businesses that can deliver or enhance radio frequency sources, scientific software, and interfacing solutions would be well-positioned to explore similar future tenders. Suppliers should consider being registered on the LUPC Bravo e-Procurement portal to participate in upcoming opportunities in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RFQ - Contract Awarded - 20 GHz high accuracy synthesizer

Notice Description

The National Physical Laboratory [NPL] requirement is for a radio frequency [rf] source covering the range up to 20 GHz for evaluation of superconducting devices and circuits. The device characterisation includes automated frequency and power sweeps of the rf output whilst maintaining a frequency lock to an external frequency reference. The source should have at least one computer interface and be suitable for operation in an ordinary laboratory environment. Software drivers for commonly available scientific software would be an advantage.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-19073745-b1ce-4e8a-bc8b-cd15bbe52ccd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c1fff23-4fff-446d-bf81-9dd16d25d645
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£94,871 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
9 Mar 2021 - 21 Jun 2021 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY
Contact Name
Bronwyn
Contact Email
bronwyn.glossop@npl.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KEYSIGHT TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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