Tender

Supply and Installation of a VNA (Vector Network Analyser)

THE UNIVERSITY OF HUDDERSFIELD

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Huddersfield has issued an active tender for the supply and installation of a Vector Network Analyser (VNA). This procurement, funded by the EPSRC Core Equipment Award 2024, falls under the industry category of analysers (CPV code 38434000) with an estimated total value of £350,000 excluding VAT. The procurement process is being conducted via an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 17th March 2025. The contract is set to commence on 2nd June 2025 and conclude by 7th July 2025. The delivery location for the VNA is within the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The open procedure allows for a wide pool of potential tenderers, encouraging competitive proposals. Businesses specializing in advanced analysis equipment, particularly those with experience supplying to academic institutions, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, the contract's value and the strategic benefit of working with a prestigious university make it an attractive prospect for growth-oriented businesses.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply and Installation of a VNA (Vector Network Analyser)

Notice Description

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: II.1.5) Estimated total value Instead of: Value excluding VAT: PS250,000 Read: Value excluding VAT: PS350,000 Other additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. Supply and Installation of a VNA (Vector Network Analyser) - Over Threshold tender via Research funding granted by the EPSRC Core Equipment Award 2024

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5ab71a81-12c4-459d-8374-8bcdded3cb04
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/352fb7d8-c1e8-47cb-9d14-7460fb69ede2
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38434000 - Analysers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jun 2025 - 7 Jul 2025 1-6 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
THE UNIVERSITY OF HUDDERSFIELD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HUDDERSFIELD
Postcode
HD1 3DH
Post Town
Huddersfield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Kirklees
Electoral Ward
Newsome
Westminster Constituency
Huddersfield

Further Information

Notice Documents

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