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GB-Swindon: UKRI-4784 Oscilioscope 10GHz Upgrade

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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24 Feb 2025 at 09:45

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has awarded a contract for the procurement of firmware to upgrade an existing oscilloscope from 4GHz to 10GHz, under the project titled "GB-Swindon: UKRI-4784 Oscilloscope 10GHz Upgrade." The contract falls under the industry category of oscilloscopes (CPV code 38342000), with the procurement finalised at the award stage. The upgrade, valued at £64,194.80, will be carried out by Tektronix UK Ltd, involving delivery in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process was completed efficiently, with significant dates including the contract period from 21st February 2025 to 31st March 2025. The award was published on 24th February 2025, reflecting an expedited procurement timeline.

This tender represents a growth opportunity for businesses involved in advanced measurement instruments and electronic equipment, particularly those with experience in providing high-frequency upgrades and related technology solutions. The nature of the contract, focusing on technical expertise and minimal disruption during implementation, makes it suitable for large-scale businesses like Tektronix UK Ltd, which can offer competitive pricing and rapid deployment. Businesses in the fields of electronics, engineering, and technology development may find similar opportunities by aligning their capabilities with the specific needs of public research organisations such as UKRI.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Swindon: UKRI-4784 Oscilioscope 10GHz Upgrade

Notice Description

Purchase of firmware for an upgrade of existing oscilloscope from 4GHz to 10 GHz. STFC have reviewed upgrade proposals and the chosen upgrade path is competitive in cost, quick to implement (which requires minimum disruption), and builds on expertise which has been developed over the last 2 years, with the existing Tektronix Oscilloscope. Additional information: The term and conditions relating to this purchase are provided in the Contract, which matches the Contract number cited in the narrative to this Purchase Order and are specific to this Contract. Where the Contract number is not so cited, then our standard terms and conditions will apply which are available at :- https://www.ukri.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/UKRI-090123-ProcurementContractData-2658-December2022.pdf

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-84c055e6-d648-4c9b-8a3a-4b8d85381ee4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad848568-9669-4841-babc-ce2ba4a07334
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38342000 - Oscilloscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£64,194 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£64,194 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
21 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 months
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
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TEKTRONIX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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