Tender

Vector Network Analyser

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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Tender

30 Jul 2020 at 14:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter is conducting an open tender for a Vector Network Analyser, with a total procurement value of £133,000. This equipment is essential for the Physics team's experimental work, intended to support postgraduate students and academic staff. The tender was published on 30th July 2020, and the submission period closes on 27th August 2020. The delivery will occur in the South West region of the United Kingdom, with the contract starting on 18th September 2020 and running until 17th September 2024.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory and precision equipment, particularly those able to meet the specifications for such technical products. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement is explicitly designed to support their involvement. Companies with experience in delivering scientific instrumentation may find themselves well-positioned to compete for this contract, enhancing their market presence and fostering potential partnerships with the University of Exeter.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Vector Network Analyser

Notice Description

The Physics team at the University of Exeter will be using the vector network analyser (VNA) in experiments run by postgraduate students, postdoctoral and academic staff. The samples studied in the experiments will be formed either between interdigital transducers (IDTs) or on top of microwave transmission lines (TLs).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0698fa21-f14f-4e61-ac6e-b82710c5b086
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
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
£133,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Aug 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Sep 2020 - 17 Sep 2024 4-5 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
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QH
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Further Information

Notice Documents

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