Award

2776/JN - RF Vector Signal Generator

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

09 Apr 2021 at 13:40

Tender

25 Jan 2021 at 16:58

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield has recently completed a procurement process for the acquisition of an RF Vector Signal Generator, valued at approximately £80,000. This tender falls under the category of Laboratory, Optical and Precision Equipment and operates within the electronics and electrical engineering sector. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 25th February 2021. The contract period was set from 25th March 2021 to 26th March 2021, with the final award notice published on 9th April 2021.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in precision electronic equipment, particularly small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector organisations (VCSEs). Suppliers of RF signal generators and related technologies are well-positioned to compete, especially those capable of meeting the specific requirements outlined by the University for their mmWave measurement lab applications. Engaging in such tenders can enhance visibility and credibility in the industry while potentially fostering long-term collaborations with academic institutions.

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Notice Title

2776/JN - RF Vector Signal Generator

Notice Description

The University of Sheffield's department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering with funding from UKRI require an RF signal generator for use in mmWave RF circuit measurements and research. The signal generator should be for bench-top use. The generator will be used to provide RF signals for testing next-generation RF circuits on PCB and on chip, within our mmWave measurement lab. This is an open exercise. The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender they must be submitted via the In-tend system, this can be accessed at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield Completed tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e3c6aa49-774f-405a-ac80-8f694bea8755
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f89d1d3b-f42c-4991-9324-3dce4bd03c15
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£79,994 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
29 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
Contact Name
James Noble
Contact Email
james.noble@sheffield.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2TN
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROHDE & SCHWARZ

Further Information

Notice Documents

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