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Awarded RFQ - 40 GHz RF signal generator

NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY

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29 Nov 2021 at 15:49

Summary of the contracting process

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) has awarded a contract for a radio frequency signal generator with an output frequency of up to 40 GHz. This procurement falls within the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment category and is located in Teddington, London. The procurement method was competitive quotation (below threshold) with the tender period ending on 14th October 2021. The contract, valued at £45,274, commenced on 22nd November 2021 and will run until 22nd November 2022.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in laboratory equipment and goods to expand their business. Companies that manufacture or supply advanced technological instruments suitable for laboratory environments would be particularly well-positioned to engage in future contracts of a similar nature with the National Physical Laboratory, enhancing their market presence and potential for growth.

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Notice Title

Awarded RFQ - 40 GHz RF signal generator

Notice Description

The National Physical Laboratory [NPL] requirement is for a radio frequency signal generator with an output frequency up to 40 GHz NPL require a stand-alone RF signal generator with continuous wave output from 20 MHz to 40 GHz at a power level of +10 dBm across all operating frequencies.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-74f4027c-384a-447f-a262-eb46d3c93d01
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a027c70c-3713-4e36-80f6-bf543f0dbcc8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£45,274 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
22 Nov 2021 - 22 Nov 2022 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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