Tender

RFQ - D-Band VNA Extender Heads

NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY

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03 Jun 2020 at 14:52

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is currently in the tender stage for the procurement of “RFQ - D-Band VNA Extender Heads” aimed at enhancing their existing measurement capabilities in the D-Band frequency range (110 to 170 GHz). This procurement is classified under goods, specifically within the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The tender was published on 3rd June 2020 and has a closing date for submissions set for 25th June 2020. The contract period will commence from 16th July 2020 and run until 16th July 2021, with delivery required at their facility located in Teddington, London, United Kingdom. The procurement method being employed is a limited competitive quotation process that is below threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the manufacturing or supply of laboratory and precision equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in particular are well-positioned to compete, especially those with capabilities in producing high-frequency measurement devices. Successful bidders will not only contribute to advancing metrological traceability in the field but can also establish a long-term partnership with a reputable institution like NPL, potentially leading to further contracts and business expansion in the scientific and technological sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RFQ - D-Band VNA Extender Heads

Notice Description

The current state of the art for traceable RF power measurement is up to a maximum frequency of 110 GHz in waveguides. One of the chief goals of the EMPIR project TEMMT - Traceability for electrical measurements at millimetre-wave and terahertz frequencies for communications and electronics technologies - is to develop metrological traceability for power measurements in waveguide in the D-Band, 110 to 170 GHz, thereby improving on the state of the art. NPL's involvement in this project consists of developing a Micro-calorimeter primary standard and direct comparison transfer systems in this band. NPL is also collaborating on the development and testing of metrology grade power sensors suitable to use in a micro-calorimeter. Two port S-parameter measurements are an essential part of the development characterisation and testing of these standards and systems. NPL's current VNA capability can access the WR10 W-Band (75 to 110 GHz) and the WR5 G-Band (140 to 220 GHz) for measurement of S-parameters across all of these frequencies, but not at the intervening frequencies. Therefore NPL's current VNA capability requires extending into the WR6 D-Band. The most effective way to achieve this is for NPL to acquire a pair of WR6 D-Band VNA Extender Heads. These heads are required to be compatible with the Keysight PNA-X, which will be used to drive them. Additional information: Please do not contact the person listed on this notice. Documents can only be obtained through Bravo Solutions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8edc3f06-ba42-4abd-84ed-3cd0b8d18a3f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f06a4ec-4c71-4f08-abc2-2e5cacdb4fca
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jun 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Jul 2020 - 16 Jul 2021 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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