Award

The Provision of Vector Network Analysers

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

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Award

23 Nov 2020 at 16:38

Award Notice
TenderAmendment

14 May 2019 at 14:32

Tender Notice
Tender

08 May 2019 at 14:51

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Southampton is seeking to procure twenty bench-top Vector Network Analyser (VNA) systems for its Electronics and Computer Science department. This procurement is classified under laboratory, optical and precision equipment, with a contract value of £80,000. The procurement method is an open procedure conducted through the electronic Tendering tool, 'In-Tend', with the tender period ending on 22nd May 2019. The contract is expected to commence on 29th May 2019 and will run for one year, concluding on 28th May 2020. The delivery for these systems will take place at the Southampton location, with the designated postal code being SO17 1BJ.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in precision laboratory equipment and technology. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide high-quality VNA systems suitable for laboratory environments will find this an ideal competitive opportunity. With the potential for future upgrades and enhanced measurement features, businesses that offer innovative and adaptable technological solutions will also be well-suited to participate in this tender process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of Vector Network Analysers

Notice Description

The Electronics and Computer Science (ECS) department require twenty (20) bench-top Vector Network Analyser (VNA) systems. These systems should be suitable for laboratory teaching, and capable of future upgrading to add additional measurement features. The systems must be able to perform essential frequency sweep, electrical readout and storage of information, interpretation, analysis and display of the data information using the VNA's built-in software and/or other equivalent software's. Additional information: The University is utilising an electronic Tendering tool ('In-Tend') to manage this procurement and communicate with Tenderers. Accordingly, there will be no hard copy documents issued to organisations and all communications with the University including the submission of Invitation to Tender Stage Response(s) will be conducted via In-Tend at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsouthampton. If you have any questions on how to use the In-Tend portal web site, generic advice is available from the In-Tend Support team. Please contact support@in-tend.co.uk or telephone 0844 272 8810.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-644c5088-38c5-4345-a056-2b772f8d8312
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e18a68bd-12e3-4b9b-bbb8-b78c6f4c625b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
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
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£61,913 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 May 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20196 years ago
Contract Period
29 Jul 2019 - 29 Jul 2020 1-2 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 SOUTHAMPTON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO17 1BJ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Portswood
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Test

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PREMIER FARNELL

Further Information

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