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Handheld directional antennas with an operational frequency range of 20 KHz to 8 GHz.

OFCOM

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12 Mar 2024 at 13:38

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the purchase of handheld directional antennas with an operational frequency range of 20 KHz to 8 GHz was successfully completed by OFCOM, a buying organisation based in London, United Kingdom. The tender, titled "Handheld directional antennas with an operational frequency range of 20 KHz to 8 GHz," falls under the industry category of Spectrum analyser. The procurement method used was direct with a procurement method detail of Single tender action (below threshold). The tender period ended on 15th February 2024, with a contract period starting on 16th February 2024 and ending on 29th February 2024.

This tender awarded to Rohde & Schwarz UK Ltd presents opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs and large-scale suppliers, to engage in providing software key codes to enable WLAN capability and use existing equipment. Businesses in the goods category with expertise in wireless LAN technologies and spectrum analysis would find this tender well-suited for growth. By participating in this procurement process, businesses can leverage their capabilities to contribute to the technological advancements supported by OFCOM's initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Handheld directional antennas with an operational frequency range of 20 KHz to 8 GHz.

Notice Description

Purchase of 1- Software key codes to enable WLAN (Wireless LAN 802.11) capability on an R&S FSW spectrum analyser and R&S SMW Vector signal generator, and 2- Software key code to enable the use of our existing R&S Noise Probe meter on an R&S FSVA spectrum analyser

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cc5a4664-cd00-4a88-83ee-401a839f00d0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e111e0c4-0464-4c60-80d0-6cc19150bc93
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38433300 - Spectrum analyser

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£49,800 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,800 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Feb 20242 years ago
Contract Period
16 Feb 2024 - 29 Feb 2024 30 days
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
OFCOM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 9HA
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROHDE & SCHWARZ

Further Information

Notice Documents

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