Tender

Request for Quotation - Millimetre-wave Probe Station

NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY

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Tender

17 Jul 2019 at 09:26

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is currently seeking quotations for the procurement of a manual probe station designed for high-frequency on-wafer measurements, specifically for components operating at millimetre-wave frequencies through terahertz. The tender has been published on 17th July 2019, and the submission deadline is set for 1st August 2019. This procurement, classified under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, is conducted through a limited competitive quotation process due to its value falling below prescribed thresholds. The contract is expected to begin on 31st October 2019 and will last until 31st October 2020, with delivery addresses covering various locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory and precision equipment, particularly those capable of providing high-frequency measurement solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the requirements indicate a strong suitability for such businesses. Companies with expertise in precision engineering and high-technology instrumentation would be particularly well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract, fostering growth and innovation within the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Request for Quotation - Millimetre-wave Probe Station

Notice Description

The National Physical Laboratory [NPL] requirement is to purchase a manual probe station for probing active and passive components operating from millimetre-wave frequencies through terahertz. Our current probe station is not able to provide the placement accuracy required at these very high frequencies. It also does not provide sufficient protection for the fragile probes, resulting in the need of regular repair/maintenance of these probes (at considerable cost). Therefore, we require a probe station dedicated to high frequency on-wafer measurements. 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-b5fd17-4425d004-f3c8-4efc-b2e8-30f62283250f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03a4a29b-618c-4b3e-aa7a-cf3f0f56838b
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
17 Jul 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Oct 2019 - 31 Oct 2020 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
Not specified
Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Teddington
Westminster Constituency
Twickenham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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