Tender

RFQ: Supply of 10kHz to 8GHz RF Vector Network Analyser

NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY

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Tender

08 Aug 2022 at 10:42

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is currently conducting a procurement process to acquire a new RF Vector Network Analyser, necessary for their antenna calibration measurement services. The procurement falls under the industry category of Laboratory, optical and precision equipment and is being carried out through a limited competitive quotation method. The tender period ends on 22nd August 2022, with the contract starting from 5th September 2022 and running until 31st March 2023. The delivery address is located in Teddington, London, England, and interested suppliers need to register via the LUPC Bravo e-Procurement portal to participate.

This tender presents an excellent growth opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) engaged in the supply of precision laboratory equipment. Companies that provide innovative technologies or enhanced functionalities in laboratory instruments will be particularly well-suited to compete. By supplying a state-of-the-art RF Vector Network Analyser, successful bidders can not only expand their business capabilities but also establish a long-term relationship with a key organisation in the UK testing and calibration sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RFQ: Supply of 10kHz to 8GHz RF Vector Network Analyser

Notice Description

NPL provides a measurement service which performs antenna calibrations for UK, European and worldwide businesses. These businesses undertake electromagnetic compatibility testing and therefore require traceability to international standards and/or UKAS, which NPL provides. A network vector analyser (VNA) plays an essential role in the measurement service, but the current equipment (dating from 2007) has now failed and must be replaced. Therefore NPL wishes to procure a current-generation VNA which will operate at a higher tier of performance, delivering faster data transfer, higher accuracy and increased functionality. Requirement is for quantity of one. Additional information: The Authority is using the LUPC Bravo e-Procurement portal to conduct the procurement process. All Suppliers must register their company via the LUPC Bravo Portal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c9aa235d-ab93-4527-bd71-e8326aa16023
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8fde23e-b684-4662-9714-87ce63b9f34e
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, VCSE
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
8 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Sep 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 6-12 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
NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY
Contact Name
Nina Heath
Contact Email
nina.heath@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

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