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Vector Network Analyser

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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02 Oct 2020 at 08:23

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter has successfully completed a procurement process for a Vector Network Analyser, a piece of laboratory equipment classified under 'Laboratory, optical and precision equipment (excl. glasses)'. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, with the tender process officially ending on 27th August 2020. The awarded contract is valued at £109,555.99, and will run from 1st October 2020 until 1st October 2025. The delivery location for this procurement is in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The contracting authority is based in Exeter and can be contacted via Leah Jones at procurement@exeter.ac.uk.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in laboratory equipment and related technologies. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in precision instruments, especially those aligned with academic and research institutions, would be well-positioned to engage in similar tenders. As the University of Exeter is an educational institution, suppliers who can offer innovative solutions to support postgraduate and research activities may find opportunities for collaboration and long-term business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Vector Network Analyser

Notice Description

The Physics team at the University of Exeter will be using the vector network analyser (VNA) in experiments run by postgraduate students, postdoctoral and academic staff. The samples studied in the experiments will be formed either between interdigital transducers (IDTs) or on top of microwave transmission lines (TLs).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5befeaa6-acf8-4292-b392-e666ec61fff6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35293e93-65eb-4777-b0cc-74b3af47d101
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

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
£133,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£109,555 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Aug 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Sep 20205 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2020 - 1 Oct 2025 Over 5 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
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Contact Name
Leah Jones
Contact Email
procurement@exeter.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1392723757

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QH
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROHDE & SCHWARZ

Further Information

Notice Documents

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