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Awarded RFQ - 10 kHz to 250 MHz 500 Watt Amplifier

NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY

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05 Jul 2021 at 10:42

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Physical Laboratory has recently awarded a contract for the procurement of a 10 kHz to 250 MHz 500 Watt Amplifier, aimed at replacing its outdated equipment necessary for calibrating radiation hazard probes and field strength sensors. The procurement was executed through a limited method, specifically a competitive quotation process, and concluded on 18th May 2021. The contract period commenced on 5th July 2021 and is set to run until 5th July 2022. The project falls under the category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment and is located in Teddington, London, with an awarded value of £49,819.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory and precision equipment, particularly those that are classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Suppliers capable of providing modern amplification technology and related services would be well-positioned to compete. Given the shift towards updated equipment with expanded functionality, businesses that can demonstrate innovation and reliability in their technology are likely to benefit from engaging in this growing sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Awarded RFQ - 10 kHz to 250 MHz 500 Watt Amplifier

Notice Description

The equipment is required for the calibration of radiation hazard probes and field strength sensors and will replace our existing Amplifier Research 500A100 amplifier. The existing 500 watt amplifiers are over 25 years old and it's output has dropped. The new amplifier will have a wider frequency range, so it will save us moving another amplifier from different calibration area to do measurements from 100 to 250 MHz. Reflective low pass filters will be used on the output of the amplifiers to reduce harmonics to acceptable levels. The proposed amplifier must be able to operate continuously at the rated output power when any harmonics generated are reflected back into the amplifier.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8ad223d2-1c31-4e6c-a07c-4ce27db196f2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/014137d0-51c3-472d-87da-c7c181cfdb72
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
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,819 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20214 years ago
Contract Period
4 Jul 2021 - 5 Jul 2022 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
NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
charley.choules@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

AMPLIFIER RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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