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UKRI-3968 Fast AWG (Arbitrary waveform Generator)

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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Award

21 Oct 2024 at 11:05

Tender

22 Apr 2024 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for UKRI-3968 involved the purchase of a Fast Arbitrary Waveform Generator (AWG) aimed at developing a wide band radar for the Chilbolton Observatory. This radar is intended to operate between 8GHz and 12GHz, employing a linear FM chirp that may require modifications for frequency notches or transmission artefact corrections. The procurement, carried out by UK Research & Innovation, concluded successfully with an active award dated 12 August 2024, to Tektronix UK Ltd. The procurement fell under the "Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excluding glasses)" category and the open procedure was used, ensuring transparency and fair competition. The equipment will be delivered to Oxfordshire, UKJ14 region.

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Notice Title

UKRI-3968 Fast AWG (Arbitrary waveform Generator)

Notice Description

The Chilbolton observatory operates is developing a wide band radar to operate between 8GHz and 12GHz. The plan is to use a linear FM chirp which may need to be modified to include notches in the frequency range or corrections for artifacts caused by the transmitter such as amplitude variations or group delay variation. Thus we are seeking a fast Arbitrary Waveform Generator (AWG) capable of directly generating signals in the range 8GHz to 12GHz at the output.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Chilbolton observatory operates is developing a wide band radar to operate between 8GHz and 12GHz. The plan is to use a linear FM chirp which may need to be modified to include notches in the frequency range or corrections for artifacts caused by the transmitter such as amplitude variations or group delay variation. Thus we are seeking a fast Arbitrary Waveform Generator (AWG) capable of directly generating signals in the range 8GHz to 12GHz at the output.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-045429
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033926-2024
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

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£135,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£110,086 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Aug 20241 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
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
Solomon Nwosu
Contact Email
solomon.nwosu@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+44 7394204018

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TEKTRONIX

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