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67GHz Delta Tuners with Associated Hardware and Software for Load Pull System

COMPOUND SEMICONDUCTOR APPLICATIONS CATAPULT LIMITED

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Award

21 Apr 2022 at 10:07

Award Notice
Tender

11 Dec 2021 at 12:48

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the acquisition of "67GHz Delta Tuners with Associated Hardware and Software for Load Pull System" by the Compound Semiconductor Applications Catapult Limited. This project falls under the classification of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, with a budget of £80,000. The tender was published on 11th December 2021, and the tender period concluded on 7th January 2022. The delivery address for the supplies is located in Newport, Wales, and the contract period is scheduled from 21st January 2022 to 20th January 2026. The procurement method used is an open procedure below threshold, reflecting a transparent solicitation process.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the precision equipment sector, particularly those specialising in RF laboratory equipment and semiconductor technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in precision manufacturing and R&D support for high-speed RF devices would be well-positioned to compete. As the equipment is crucial for both research and development as well as compliance testing, companies that can provide innovative technological solutions and high-quality components may find substantial growth opportunities by engaging with the CSA Catapult's projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

67GHz Delta Tuners with Associated Hardware and Software for Load Pull System

Notice Description

Scope The Delta tuners form a part of a new load (and source) pull system to enable the RF laboratory to carry out load pull measurements to 67GHz. This will allow for measurement of the input and output large signal impedances of the DUT, input delivered power and real added efficiency, and in-situ absolute tuner Gamma removing the reliance on mechanical tuner repeatability. This test and measurement equipment will be used for R&D during the Catapult's collaborative and internal projects whilst also providing potential commercial opportunities in compliance and pre-qualification testing. The equipment will be located in the RF Laboratory of the CSA Catapult as the main objective for the acquisition is to use the equipment to characterise high speed RF devices (bare die semiconductor) and built-up RF modules (amplifiers). System Outline The system shall comprise of 2 RF tuner heads (load and source) and a 4-axis bed on which they are supported along with other probes which will connect the DC voltages to the device under test. The equipment shall interface to the 67 GHz Keysight PNA-X that is currently located in the RF lab along with a companion PC running windows O.S. which contains the software that is supplied to run the tests. Refurbished offerings will be considered provided warranties are included. The system is required by the end of March 2022. Additional information: To express interest in this opportunity and receive the procurement documents, please email procurement@csa.catapult.org.uk with the reference ICT-2021-057 in the subject field.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-798ba56c-67dd-45ff-8a3c-f5e7cc0b24b8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98e04d35-785c-496f-8924-4a2d6672d633
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
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
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
27 Jan 2022 - 26 Jan 2026 4-5 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
COMPOUND SEMICONDUCTOR APPLICATIONS CATAPULT LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8BE
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
TLL Wales
Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

APC TECHNOLOGY GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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