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Provision of Lock-In Amplifier

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

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Award

04 Mar 2021 at 09:25

Award Notice
Tender

11 Jun 2020 at 08:27

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Southampton is seeking to procure a high-performance Lock-In Amplifier (LIA) to support its Electronics and Computer Science (ECS) department, renowned for its research excellence. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically classified as laboratory, optical and precision equipment. The procurement method is an open procedure designed for contracts below the threshold, with the tender period having concluded on 22nd June 2020. The contract had an estimated value of £40,000 and is expected to commence from 17th July 2020 until 15th July 2021; further details can be found on their procurement page.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the scientific equipment sector, particularly those specializing in precision measurement devices and laboratory instrumentation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that develop innovative technologies or solutions in this field would be particularly well-suited to compete, given the ECS department's interest in advancing research capabilities that may require custom solutions or unique features not presently available. Engaging in this tender could enhance market visibility and establish ongoing relationships with a leading academic institution.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Lock-In Amplifier

Notice Description

The Electronics and Computer Science (ECS) department is the largest and most distinguished School of its kind in the UK, ECS has a worldwide reputation for its research, education and enterprise. The department is seeking to procure a single high performance lock in amplifier (LIA). LIAs are widely used in many area of research in the department. They are an enabling technology, important in the measurement of small signals from noise in a whole host of different experimental setups. However, there is a limitation in the frequency response and bandwidth of existing equipment that is preventing new research fields from being exploited. The purpose of this document is to set out the minimum performance requirements of a high performance LIA that will enable new research areas to be explored.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-de00362e-2702-4210-8035-12d404809690
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9235fb1d-1fd6-4a6e-acfa-4bd3ea1f6d66
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (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
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£42,638 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jun 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Nov 20205 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2020 - 31 Dec 2023 3-4 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
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO17 1BJ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Portswood
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Test

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ZURICH INSTRUMENTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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