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RFQ Award - Instantaneous Wide Bandwidth Real-time Software-defined-radio systems 5G

NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY

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29 Oct 2020 at 11:04

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Summary of the contracting process

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) has awarded a contract titled "RFQ Award - Instantaneous Wide Bandwidth Real-time Software-defined-radio systems 5G" for goods in the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. This procurement, initiated via a limited method involving a competitive quotation below the threshold, was completed on 9 October 2020. The contract spans from 19 October 2020 to 19 October 2021, with delivery located in Teddington, London. The tender was officially closed on 21 August 2020, coinciding with the end of the tender period.

This opportunity is ideal for businesses specialising in the production of advanced radio frequency (RF) equipment, particularly those offering software-defined radio (SDR) solutions. Companies that can provide high-speed digital interfaces for real-time signal processing and flexible architectural systems will be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this kind of procurement can significantly enhance business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in innovative wireless communications technologies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RFQ Award - Instantaneous Wide Bandwidth Real-time Software-defined-radio systems 5G

Notice Description

The NPL requirement is to have a wideband multiple-input-multiple-output (MIMO) radio frequency (RF) vector-based testbed system that is capable of enabling real-time software-defined-radio (SDR) operation. The purpose is to establish a MIMO over-the-air (OTA) measurement testbed system with user-programmable, reconfigurable and real-time signal processing field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs)-based SDR capability. The system should have flexible software-designed architecture for real-time signal processing and control that can adapts new radio (NR) standards and emerging protocols so to enable the traceable measurement metrology development for current and future wireless communications to address measurement challenges on NR RF signal design and communication algorithm. The asset must consist of at least a 2 x 2 MIMO system with high-speed digital interfaces that could handle instantaneous wide bandwidth data.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0745ea2-e2b5-44c0-9041-a8062d8d997c
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£130,754 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Aug 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Oct 20205 years ago
Contract Period
18 Oct 2020 - 19 Oct 2021 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
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
TLI London
Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Teddington
Westminster Constituency
Twickenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NATIONAL INSTRUMENTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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