Tender

Sub 10GHz Fundamental, Harmonics up to 30GHz Load Pull system

COMPOUND SEMICONDUCTOR APPLICATIONS CATAPULT LIMITED

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Tender

09 Dec 2022 at 14:13

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Compound Semiconductor Applications Catapult Limited has initiated a public procurement process for the acquisition of a Sub 10GHz Fundamental, Harmonics up to 30GHz Load Pull system. This equipment, valued at £750,000 GBP, will be used for R&D and potential commercial opportunities in telecommunications. The tender, with ID CON-2022-061, falls under the category of Laboratory, optical, and precision equipments. The procurement method is an Open procedure (above threshold), with a tender period ending on January 16, 2023, and a contract period starting on February 13, 2023, lasting until February 12, 2027. The equipment will be located in Wales, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses interested in telecommunications, R&D, and high-tech equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this tender particularly suitable. Companies engaged in communications, space, defence, and related markets may benefit from participating in this procurement process, opening avenues for business growth and collaboration with the Compound Semiconductor Applications Catapult Limited.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sub 10GHz Fundamental, Harmonics up to 30GHz Load Pull system

Notice Description

This test and measurement equipment will be used for R&D at the Catapult's new Telecoms Centre of Excellence for collaborative and internal projects whilst also providing potential commercial opportunities in compliance and pre-qualification testing. The Telecoms Centre of Excellence will allow CSA Catapult to establish new hubs outside of Newport that will enable the development of regional supply chains, enabling companies to commercialise new technologies associated with communications, space, defence and related markets. The complete standalone load pull system will enable fundamental load-pull from 1.8GHz to 10GHz with 2nd and 3rd harmonic load pull to 30GHz The equipment will be initially located in the RF Laboratory of the CSA Catapult as the main objective for the acquisition is to use the equipment to characterise high speed RF devices (bare die wafer) and built-up RF modules (amplifiers). Additional information: To express interest in the requirement and receive the tender documents, please email procurement@csa.catapult.org.uk with CON-2022-061 in the subject field.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1d4aef7b-c548-4cf2-b7da-5f6d5ca1d759
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0091fb04-a854-439f-a9fa-6ecffb158f85
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Feb 2023 - 12 Feb 2027 4-5 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
COMPOUND SEMICONDUCTOR APPLICATIONS CATAPULT LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@csa.catapult.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8BE
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
TLL Wales
Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Further Information

Notice Documents

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