Tender

Supply and Installation of a RF Spectrum Analyser to the University of Birmingham

UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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07 Sep 2020 at 08:31

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham is currently holding a tender for the supply and installation of an RF Spectrum Analyser, classified under the goods category. The procurement process is at the Tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 28 September 2020. The overall budget for this project is up to £67,000 excluding VAT. The contract period is expected to start on 19 October 2020 and conclude by 30 November 2020. This procurement method follows an open procedure, allowing for competitive bids.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in electronic measurement equipment, particularly those capable of supplying high-quality spectrum analysers. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will find this an attainable opportunity, given the specified budget and the nature of the product required. Companies with expertise in RF technology and measurement devices will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, potentially opening doors for future collaborations with universities and research institutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply and Installation of a RF Spectrum Analyser to the University of Birmingham

Notice Description

The University of Birmingham invites tenders for supply of a spectrum analyser. The frequency range of the RF input should cover 1MHz-25 GHz. A high sensitivity for phase noise measurements is required; when the carrier frequency is 10 GHz, the offset frequency is 1 kHz, the SSB phase noise should be better than -125 dBc(1Hz); when the carrier frequency is 1 GHz, the offset frequency is 10 kHz, the SSB phase noise should be better than -140 dBc(1Hz). The AM noise sensitivity should be better than -145 dBc(1Hz) when the RF input frequency is between 100 MHz and 1 GHz for 1 kHz offset frequency. The measurement speed should be better than 10s when span 1 Hz to 1 MHz with the bandwidth in 10% of offset, better than 0.05s when span 1 kHz to 1 MHz with the bandwidth in 10% of offset. It should be able to measure Allan variance. The measurement range should cover 100ns to 1 000 000s. Overall budget for this item is up to ?67,000 excluding VAT. This project may be funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) or; - European Structural and Investment Fund (ESIF) or; - Research Councils UK (RCUK), the strategic partnership of the UK's seven Research Councils.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-911f1280-2eb9-44a9-8f34-6aea2e88e752
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfefce58-6307-459a-bbf0-5288bb219fe6
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (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

38433300 - Spectrum analyser

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Sep 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Oct 2020 - 30 Nov 2020 1-6 months
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
UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDGBASTON
Postcode
B15 2TT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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