Tender

ITT - 127555 4-Port 10MHz - 50GHz Vector Network Analyser (VNA)

NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY

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Tender

17 Aug 2023 at 16:03

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is looking to procure a state-of-the-art 4-Port 10MHz - 50GHz Vector Network Analyser (VNA) to enhance its measurement service for antenna calibrations. The procurement, classified under Laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, has an estimated value of £175,000. The tender is currently in the active stage, with a tender period ending on 18th September 2023, and a contract period starting from 16th October 2023 to 15th October 2024, providing an opportunity for businesses in the goods category to participate.

This procurement by the NPL offers a chance for businesses involved in laboratory equipment, precision instruments, and related technologies to compete. SMEs, in particular, are encouraged to engage with this open procedure tender. Businesses interested in providing the specified VNA equipment can submit their proposals before the deadline and possibly secure a contract with the prestigious NPL, contributing to their growth and market recognition within the laboratory equipment industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ITT - 127555 4-Port 10MHz - 50GHz Vector Network Analyser (VNA)

Notice Description

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is the UK's National Measurement Institute and is a world-leading centre of excellence in developing and applying the most accurate measurement standards, science, and technology available. NPL provides a measurement service which performs antenna calibrations for UK, European and worldwide businesses. These businesses undertake antenna testing and therefore require traceability to international standards and/or UKAS, which NPL provides. A network vector analyser (VNA) plays an essential role in such measurement service. This instrument measures electrical network's reflection and transmission properties and it's an essential part for antenna radiation characterisations, but the current equipment (dating from 2007) has now failed. Therefore NPL wishes to procure a current-generation VNA by extending the VNA measurement capability to 4-port and its operating frequency range to 50 GHz, which will operate at a higher tier of performance, support multiport antenna measurements at mm-wave frequency bands, delivering faster data transfer, higher accuracy and greater functionality. To express interest in this opportunity and access the tender documents please use the following URL: https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/go/70981783018A043308A4

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85aa0f88-cf36-4f12-b095-04ef7f724177
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 (above 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
£175,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Oct 2023 - 15 Oct 2024 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
National Physical Laboratory
Contact Email
gary.phillips@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
Not specified
Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Teddington
Westminster Constituency
Twickenham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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