Award

Provision of a High Performance Lock-In Amplifier

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

24 Jun 2019 at 13:52

Award Notice
Tender

30 Apr 2019 at 09:10

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Southampton is seeking suppliers for the procurement of a high-performance lock-in amplifier, a key instrument in academic research. This tender falls within the goods category, specifically laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, and was published on 30 April 2019. The procurement process is at the award stage, with the successful contract valued at £40,832. The contract period is set to commence on 30 May 2019 and will run until 31 May 2020, while the deadline for tender submissions was 13 May 2019. All communications regarding the tender are managed through the electronic tool, In-Tend.

This procurement opportunity represents an attractive prospect for companies specialising in laboratory equipment and electronics, particularly those with a focus on manufacturing high-performance devices. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to participate, given the suitability noted in the tender. Businesses that can enhance existing research capabilities and address current equipment limitations have substantial growth potential by engaging in this procurement, thereby establishing a relationship with a reputable university known for its distinguished research programmes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a High Performance Lock-In Amplifier

Notice Description

The Electronics and Computer Science (ECS) department is the largest and most distinguished School of its kind in the UK, ECS has a worldwide reputation for its research, education and enterprise. The department is seeking to procure a single high performance lock in amplifier (LIA). LIAs are widely used in many area of research in the department. They are an enabling technology, important in the measurement of small signals from noise in a whole host of different experimental setups. However, there is a limitation in the frequency response and bandwidth of existing equipment that is preventing new research fields from being exploited. The University is utilising an electronic Tendering tool ('In-Tend') to manage this procurement and communicate with Tenderers. Accordingly, there will be no hard copy documents issued to organisations and all communications with the University including the submission of Invitation to Tender Stage Response(s) will be conducted via In-Tend at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsouthampton

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b2958431-6577-4979-af3e-1e637a1f1cb3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e96e11e1-e9cc-43c3-a89e-0d1422e9b0cc
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
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
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,832 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 May 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 May 20196 years ago
Contract Period
29 May 2019 - 31 May 2020 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
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO17 1BJ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Portswood
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Test

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ZURICH INSTRUMENTS

Further Information

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