Tender

RFQ - Instantaneous Wide Bandwidth Real-time Software-defined-radio systems 5G

NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY

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Tender

07 Aug 2020 at 13:06

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Physical Laboratory is currently conducting a tender for "RFQ - Instantaneous Wide Bandwidth Real-time Software-defined-radio systems 5G" under the goods category. The procurement is classified as a limited competitive quotation process and is in the tender phase. Interested parties should note that the submission deadline is 21st August 2020, with the contract period expected to commence on 18th September 2020 and conclude on 17th September 2021. The delivery location for the required equipment is Teddington, London, with further specifications focusing on a MIMO radio frequency testbed system.

This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for SMEs in the technology and communications sector, particularly those specialising in laboratory equipment, signal processing, or radio frequency systems. As the tender requires advanced software-defined radio capabilities and real-time processing features, companies with expertise in developing MIMO systems and adaptable communication technologies would be well-positioned to compete. Engaging with this tender could significantly enhance business growth within the emerging 5G industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RFQ - Instantaneous Wide Bandwidth Real-time Software-defined-radio systems 5G

Notice Description

The NPL requirement is to have a wideband multiple-input-multiple-output (MIMO) radio frequency (RF) vector-based testbed system that is capable of enabling real-time software-defined-radio (SDR) operation. The purpose is to establish a MIMO over-the-air (OTA) measurement testbed system with user-programmable, reconfigurable and real-time signal processing field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs)-based SDR capability. The system should have flexible software-designed architecture for real-time signal processing and control that can adapts new radio (NR) standards and emerging protocols so to enable the traceable measurement metrology development for current and future wireless communications to address measurement challenges on NR RF signal design and communication algorithm. The asset must consist of at least a 2 x 2 MIMO system with high-speed digital interfaces that could handle instantaneous wide bandwidth data. Additional information: Please do not contact the person listed on this notice. Documents can only be obtained through Bravo Solutions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-398d920d-0898-49bd-be18-b140fec556af
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae6c282a-3d2a-4738-a9af-817ae3b9694e
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
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
7 Aug 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Aug 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Sep 2020 - 17 Sep 2021 6-12 months
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

Notice URLs

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