Planning

Prior Information Notice - Vector Network Analyser and Arbitrary Waveform Generator

NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY

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Planning

17 Aug 2020 at 10:41

Summary of the contracting process

The National Physical Laboratory is initiating a public procurement process with the title "Prior Information Notice - Vector Network Analyser and Arbitrary Waveform Generator." This tender falls under the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment industry category and is located in London, England. Currently at the planning stage, the estimated contract period begins on 30th September 2020 and ends on 1st March 2021. A future notice regarding this opportunity was published on 17th August 2020 with a deadline for responses expected by the end of the same day.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory and precision equipment, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can supply sophisticated testing instruments. Eligible businesses will be well-suited to compete for the two defined lots, which include a Vector Network Analyser with specific technical requirements and an Arbitrary Waveform Generator. Engaging in this procurement process could foster growth for companies equipped to meet the outlined specifications and enhance their market presence.

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Notice Title

Prior Information Notice - Vector Network Analyser and Arbitrary Waveform Generator

Notice Description

Estimated descriptions Lot 1: Vector Network Analyser (40GHz) Frequency range: 10MHz to 40GHz Frequency resolution: required 10Hz Preferred 1Hz Output power: required: >0dBm Preferred: =1-dBm Dynamic range (for f > 1GHz) >110dB Noise (for f> 1GHz) > 120dBm/Hz Ports: Required 2 Preferred 4 Lot 2: Arbitrary Waveform Generator (analogue bandwidth 8GHz, >20GSa/s) Sampling rate > 10GS/s Analogue bandwidth > 5GHz Bit resolution, Required: >=10 Preferred: 12 or 14 Output amplitude >= 1Vpp Spurious free dynamic range >75dBc Additional information: Requirement divided into 2 Lots. One or more Lots can be awarded to a single supplier.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a564b9be-c355-47a7-98da-1d3277c80eb7
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
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 Aug 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Aug 2020Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Sep 2020 - 1 Mar 2021 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
bronwyn.glossop@npl.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

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