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Procurement of a Vector Network Analyzer and Five Year Partnership for Additional Purchases

ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE

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19 Feb 2021 at 18:32

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Royal Holloway and Bedford New College, based in Egham, who is seeking suppliers for a Vector Network Analyzer and a complementary five-year partnership for related purchases. This open tender, identified as RHUL-21012, falls under the goods category, specifically in the electronic equipment industry (CPV code 31710000). The contract has a maximum initial value of £180,000, with estimated future requirements ranging up to £1,040,000. The main contract was awarded on February 2, 2021, and the procurement process is now complete.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in electronic equipment, particularly those with capabilities in calibration and warranties. Businesses that can provide innovative solutions in RF measurement technology may find this contract especially appealing. The expected long-term partnership allows for further business growth through potential ongoing purchasing agreements in related sectors, making it an attractive opportunity for relevant suppliers in the industry.

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Notice Title

Procurement of a Vector Network Analyzer and Five Year Partnership for Additional Purchases

Notice Description

Royal Holloway and Bedford New College, known as Royal Holloway, University of London is tendering for the initial purchase, calibration and ongoing warranty of a Vector Network Analyzer and a partnership to cover the next five years of any related purchases, subject to availability of funding, future developments in the technology, and pricing in line with market value. The intention is that the equipment will form the first part of a newly established shared Radio Frequency (RF) Measurement Suite within the College's School of Engineering, Physical and Mathematical Sciences. Please download the tender documentation for further details, using the link within the Contract Notice. Maximum value of Initial equipment purchase = PS180,000 Estimated value range of future related requirements = PS0 - PS1,040,000

Lot Information

Lot 1

Royal Holloway and Bedford New College, known as Royal Holloway, University of London is tendering for the initial purchase, calibration and ongoing warranty of a Vector Network Analyzer and a partnership to cover the next five years of any related purchases, subject to availability of funding, future developments in the technology, and pricing in line with market value. The intention is that the equipment will form the first part of a newly established shared Radio Frequency (RF) Measurement Suite within the College's School of Engineering, Physical and Mathematical Sciences. Please download the tender documentation for further details, using the link within the Contract Notice. Maximum value of Initial equipment purchase = PS180,000 Estimated value range of future related requirements = PS0 - PS1,040,000

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0294ac
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003396-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting


CPV Codes

31710000 - Electronic equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,040,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE
Contact Name
Kim Cooper - Corporate Category Manager
Contact Email
procurement@rhul.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1784414181

Buyer Location

Locality
EGHAM
Postcode
TW20 0EX
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
TLJ25 West Surrey

Local Authority
Runnymede
Electoral Ward
Englefield Green East
Westminster Constituency
Windsor

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROHDE AND SCHWARZ

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