Tender

RFQ - Multiple-Channel Software-Defined-Radio Systems

NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY

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Tender

03 May 2023 at 08:24

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Physical Laboratory is seeking quotations for a project titled "RFQ - Multiple-Channel Software-Defined-Radio Systems" in the category of Laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The procurement method is a limited competitive quotation, with a tender period ending on 18th May 2023. The contract is set to begin on 1st June 2023 and end on 1st June 2024. The project requires a wideband MIMO radio frequency testbed system for 5G and beyond wireless communication, with delivery addresses in London, United Kingdom.

This tender opportunity by the National Physical Laboratory is suited for businesses providing goods in the advanced technology sector, particularly those experienced in software-defined radio systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate. The project offers a chance for businesses to contribute to the development of cutting-edge wireless communication systems and measurement metrology, aligning with the latest 3GPP protocols. Interested parties should register on Bravo Solutions to access the tender documents and submit their bids.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RFQ - Multiple-Channel Software-Defined-Radio Systems

Notice Description

The National Physical Laboratory [NPL] requirement is to have a wideband multiple-input-multiple-output (MIMO) radio frequency (RF) vector-based testbed system that can enable real-time software-defined-radio (SDR) operation. The purpose is to establish the over-the-air (OTA) measurement testbed for 5G and beyond wireless communication system, to meet the requirement of the latest 3GPP protocol, especially for 5G new radio (NR) Phase 2. The measurement system requires an ultra-wide band hardware SDR platform with MIMO RF channels. Meanwhile, the cutting edged MIMO OTA measurement algorithms need to be further developed and evaluated based on the SDR platform. Therefore, the system should have flexible software-designed architecture for real-time signal processing and control that can adapt NR standards and emerging protocols to enable the traceable measurement metrology development for current and future wireless communications and to address measurement challenges on NR RF signal design and communication algorithm. The asset must consist of at least a 4 x 4 MIMO system with high-speed digital interfaces that can handle instantaneous wide bandwidth data. Additional information: Please ensure that you register on Bravo Solutions (link below) to obtain the documents and submit your interest / intention to bid.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/709e609c-c7c0-4300-b112-15f84f4dc951
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
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
3 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2023 - 1 Jun 2024 1-2 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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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