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BH Loop Analyser with High-Speed Power Amplifier

COMPOUND SEMICONDUCTOR APPLICATIONS CATAPULT LIMITED

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29 Mar 2021 at 11:44

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Tender

17 Dec 2020 at 16:14

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "BH Loop Analyser with High-Speed Power Amplifier" is being conducted by the Compound Semiconductor Applications Catapult Limited, located in Newport, Wales. This tender falls within the electrical equipment and apparatus industry category, with a contract valued at £110,000. It is currently in the award stage, having been published on 17 December 2020, with the contract period starting from 8 January 2021 and running until 7 January 2024. The procurement method used is an open procedure, which is below the threshold, and the key deadline for submissions was on 22 December 2020.

This opportunity is particularly suitable for businesses specialising in high-precision laboratory equipment, especially those with capabilities in power electronics and magnetic materials. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in the design, optimisation, and installation of electronic testing apparatus may find this tender beneficial for expanding their market reach. By participating, businesses can leverage the Compound Semiconductor Applications Catapult’s commitment to advancing technology in the semiconductor sector, potentially leading to further projects and collaborations in their fields.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BH Loop Analyser with High-Speed Power Amplifier

Notice Description

The Compound Semiconductor Applications Catapult features state-of-the-art facilities for the modelling, characterisation, integration and validation of applications, modules and systems using wide bandgap semiconductors in power electronics, photonics, advanced packaging and RF. Magnetic devices such as inductors and transformers are essential for the operation of most converter topologies in power electronics; however, they are usually the main contributor to the overall converter's weight and volume, limiting the achievable power density, and preventing the full exploitation of the capabilities of the new compound semiconductors. To relieve this problem, a proper modelling of the loss characteristics and thermal limits of the existing and new magnetic materials is required to help with the selection of the best material for any application, the right core dimensions, and with the design & optimisation of magnetic components. The Compound Semiconductor Applications Catapult is investing in a proven core-loss measuring instrument and its ancillary equipment to help with the modelling and characterisation of magnetic materials and cores at high frequencies, and under different operating conditions. We require an advanced, high-bandwidth BH loop analyser with its corresponding high bandwidth power amplifier, automatic control software, and AC blocker for using it at the Power Electronics laboratory at the Innovation Centre located in Newport, Wales. This equipment will enhance our modelling and validation capabilities in existing and new magnetic materials for our current and future CR&D projects, and it will allow the automatic measurement of the saturation flux density, relative amplitude permeability, core losses and other important magnetic properties. The manufacturer/authorised vendor shall install the system at the Innovation Centre, CSA Catapult, by March 2021. Additional information: To express interest in this opportunity and receive the procurement documents, please email procurement@csa.catapult.org.uk with the reference ICT-2020-044 in the subject field.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-216139db-e2e4-4be3-b77c-e9f6f06f5b47
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98a5bee8-0af6-4586-bd5e-0faf3bc57e01
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

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

CPV Codes

31600000 - Electrical equipment and apparatus

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£118,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
9 Feb 2021 - 8 Jan 2024 2-3 years
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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IWATSU TEST INSTRUMENTS EUROPE GMBH IG

Further Information

Notice Documents

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