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Award

04 Aug 2023 at 13:45

Tender

05 Jun 2023 at 08:35

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Southampton is inviting tenders for the purchase of a Lightwave Vector Network Analyser. This procurement falls under the goods category and involves establishing an open experimental facility for UK research. The project aims to characterise the bandwidth of photonic components up to very high frequencies. The contract value is £733,000.00 GBP, and the successful tenderer is Keysight Technologies UK Ltd. The procurement method used is the Open procedure, with a planned contract period of up to 3 years and 4 months. The tender period ended on 7th July 2023.

This tender offers business growth opportunities for suppliers in the technology and research sectors. Companies specialising in opto-electronics, photonics, and high-frequency components are well-suited to compete. The University of Southampton, a key contracting authority, is seeking suppliers who can meet the technical requirements and demonstrate financial stability for the procurement process. Businesses interested in this tender should be prepared to engage electronically and comply with the detailed submission instructions provided by the University through the In-Tend portal.

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Notice Title

Lightwave Vector Network Analyser

Notice Description

This purchase is for an opto-electronic (lightwave) network analyser and is part of a project that aims at establishing an open experimental facility for the UK research community that will enable its users to characterise the bandwidth of their photonic components and circuits up to very high frequencies. The new facility will enable the high speed characterisation of components and circuits that convert electrical signals into optical signals, optical signals into electrical signals as well components that have electrical inputs and outputs or optical inputs and outputs. This allows testing of for example optical modulators, photodetectors, transmitter modules, receiver modules, etc. The frequency range that the equipment will be capable of is such that a deeper understanding of components and circuits will be gained, allowing development of components that can serve future application requirements in optical data communications and beyond. The equipment will benefit from being situated at the University of Southampton, which has established strong experimental capabilities in areas, such as photonics, communications and the life sciences. Research at the extended cleanroom complex of Southampton's Zepler Institute, a unique facility in UK academia, will benefit from the availability of this equipment, which will enable fabrication and advanced applications research to be intimately connected.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This purchase is for an opto-electronic (lightwave) network analyser and is part of a project that aims at establishing an open experimental facility for the UK research community that will enable its users to characterise the bandwidth of their photonic components and circuits up to very high frequencies. The new facility will enable the high speed characterisation of components and circuits that convert electrical signals into optical signals, optical signals into electrical signals as well components that have electrical inputs and outputs or optical inputs and outputs. This allows testing of for example optical modulators, photodetectors, transmitter modules, receiver modules, etc. The frequency range that the equipment will be capable of is such that a deeper understanding of components and circuits will be gained, allowing development of components that can serve future application requirements in optical data communications and beyond. The University conducted a procurement using the Open procedure in accordance with the requirements of the Regulations for the purpose of procuring the goods described in the Specification. The University has entered into a contract for up to 3 years and 4 months with the successful tenderer. This will comprise of a delivery lead time of up to 4 months followed by a 3 year warranty period. Please note delivery times are estimated. Should the estimated delivery date be exceeded, the contract length will be extended and the 3 year warranty will begin upon delivery and acceptance of the goods. The contract became effective upon signing. Additional information: This contract was NOT suitable for splitting into lots. The risk of dividing the requirement into Lots would render the execution of the contract excessively technically difficult, not cost effective and would undermine the proper execution of the contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03d386
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022749-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38434000 - Analysers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£733,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£733,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£732,308 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 20233 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
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
Postcode Area
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
TLJ32 Southampton

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Portswood
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Test

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Keysight Technologies UK Ltd

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