Award

RFQ - Low Frequency Vector Network Analyser (VNA) Upgrade

NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY

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24 May 2023 at 13:35

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Physical Laboratory has awarded a contract for the upgrade of their low frequency Vector Network Analyser (VNA). The procurement process was conducted through an open procedure below threshold. The contract is valued at £34,997 GBP and will be in effect from May 26, 2023, to May 24, 2024. Keysight Technologies UK Limited was the successful supplier for this contract.

This procurement opportunity in the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment category offers business growth potential for companies providing VNA upgrade services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in delivering high-quality measurement services in the required frequency range are well-suited to compete for this opportunity. The location of service delivery spans regions including the United Kingdom, European countries, and beyond, providing a broad market reach for interested businesses.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RFQ - Low Frequency Vector Network Analyser (VNA) Upgrade

Notice Description

Contract Award Notice The National Physical Laboratory EG02 Impedance Measurement Service low frequency capability allows us to deliver measurements to customers of scattering parameters of coaxial devices between 9 kHz and 1 GHz traceable to the international system of units. The service requires a replacement of the low frequency Vector Network Analyser (VNA) to maintain the level of quality of service, and implement future requirements to keep up with customer needs.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bc9d9bee-21fb-42bc-b274-acfb66fb4581
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e94e1e1a-4e2e-4afe-8562-356e508a1a1a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£34,997 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,997 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Apr 20232 years ago
Contract Period
25 May 2023 - 24 May 2024 6-12 months
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KEYSIGHT TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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