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Contract for the Supply and Installation of a RF Spectrum Analyser to the University of Birmingham

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham has recently awarded a contract for the supply and installation of an RF Spectrum Analyser, valued at £135,641.89. This tender falls under the goods category, specifically classified as a spectrum analyser (CPV code: 38433300). The procurement method was an open procedure, and the contract period is set from 17 December 2020 to 12 March 2021. The procurement process for this contract was initiated with a tender period that concluded on 7 September 2020, based in Birmingham, England.

This opportunity could be of particular interest to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in electronic equipment production or similar industries, as they may possess the necessary capabilities to compete. With the emphasis on high sensitivity and advanced measurement capabilities required for the RF Spectrum Analyser, businesses with expertise in precision instrumentation and RF technology will find this tender suitable for them to engage with, potentially enhancing their market presence and business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for the Supply and Installation of a RF Spectrum Analyser to the University of Birmingham

Notice Description

The University of Birmingham has contracted for the supply of a spectrum analyser. The frequency range of the RF input should cover 1MHz-25 GHz. A high sensitivity for phase noise measurements is required; when the carrier frequency is 10 GHz, the offset frequency is 1 kHz, the SSB phase noise should be better than -125 dBc(1Hz); when the carrier frequency is 1 GHz, the offset frequency is 10 kHz, the SSB phase noise should be better than -140 dBc(1Hz). The AM noise sensitivity should be better than -145 dBc(1Hz) when the RF input frequency is between 100 MHz and 1 GHz for 1 kHz offset frequency. The measurement speed should be better than 10s when span 1 Hz to 1 MHz with the bandwidth in 10% of offset, better than 0.05s when span 1 kHz to 1 MHz with the bandwidth in 10% of offset. It should be able to measure Allan variance. The measurement range should cover 100ns to 1 000 000s.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e7b5f4e1-d88d-43c6-afb1-1f7377d4780e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46625ed3-f6b4-46f8-a2b1-b3a2c7aed281
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38433300 - Spectrum analyser

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£67,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£135,641 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Sep 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
17 Dec 2020 - 12 Mar 2021 1-6 months
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
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
Peter Nobbs
Contact Email
p.k.g.nobbs@bham.ac.uk
Contact Phone
0121 414 9055

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2TT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROHDE & SCHWARZ

Further Information

Notice Documents

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