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CAN: Procurement of 50 GHz Synthesised Source

NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY

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Award

20 Sep 2023 at 13:31

Tender

03 Aug 2023 at 10:42

Summary of the contracting process

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL), the UK's National Measurement Institute, has recently completed the procurement of a 50 GHz synthesised source for the calibration of radiation hazard probes and field strength sensors. This equipment, valued at £73,055.25 GBP, was purchased through an open procedure below the threshold, with a tender period ending on 21st August 2023. The contract period is from 19th September 2023 to 27th December 2024. NPL, based in Teddington, England, selected Rohde & Schwarz UK Ltd as the supplier for this contract.

The procurement process initiated by NPL for the RFQ: Procurement of 50 GHz Synthesised Source is currently active. The equipment, also intended for calibration purposes, is being procured through a competitive quotation below the threshold, with a tender period ending on 21st August 2023. The contract period for this tender is from 11th September 2023 to 29th December 2023. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are suitable for participating. The purchasing organisation, NPL, based in Teddington, London, United Kingdom, is managing this procurement process through the LUPC Bravo e-Procurement portal.

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Notice Title

CAN: Procurement of 50 GHz Synthesised Source

Notice Description

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is the UK's National Measurement Institute and is a world-leading centre of excellence in developing and applying the most accurate measurement standards, science, and technology available. The equipment is required for the calibration of radiation hazard probes and field strength sensors and will replace our 40 GHz Agilent E8257D that has recently failed. The new signal generator will have a wider frequency range, so that we can use it with our new waveguide system, up to 50 GHz and have the ability to connect to an external pulse generator, to provide a pulsed frequency to our CW amplifiers. The signal generator needs to have a stable and accurate timebase, with a high output power to drive our 40 to 50 GHz amplifier. It will need to be remotely controlled over our current GPIB control unit on the measurement trolley and also have an ethernet connection, so in the future, we can switch to controlling it via this method. The output connector needs to be on the rear of the unit and be 2.4mm (female).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0566acb8-d88f-4b96-89c3-38e073c1e801
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, VCSE
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
£73,055 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£73,055 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Sep 20232 years ago
Contract Period
18 Sep 2023 - 27 Dec 2024 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY
Contact Name
Nina Heath
Contact Email
nina.heath@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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROHDE & SCHWARZ

Further Information

Notice Documents

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