Award

The supply of a Vector Network Analyser and Calibration Kit

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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Award

02 Aug 2017 at 14:07

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter has completed a tender for the supply of a Vector Network Analyser and Calibration Kit, which is essential for the Physics team to conduct experiments involving electromagnetic samples. The procurement, classified under measuring instruments with a focus on analysis apparatus, is based in the South West of the United Kingdom. The contract was awarded on 28th July 2017, with the contract period starting the same day and lasting until 28th August 2020. The tender was closed on 16th June 2017.

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Notice Title

The supply of a Vector Network Analyser and Calibration Kit

Notice Description

The Physics team at the University of Exeter will be using the VNA to understand experiments which will be run by post-graduate students, post-doctoral staff and academic staff. Our electromagnetic samples will be aligned between source and vector microwave broadband horns which will be connected to the VNA. Transmission amplitudes and phases will be recorded and post processed.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f9654871-8da4-492d-b3ef-8e0b10736bf4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58ba36b7-212f-4f0a-8556-811d1cf6f4bd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not applicable
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38300000 - Measuring instruments

38432000 - Analysis apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£58,300 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Aug 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jun 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20178 years ago
Contract Period
27 Jul 2017 - 28 Aug 2020 3-4 years
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 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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROHDE & SCHWARZ

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