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Arbitrary Waveform Generator

PRIFYSGOL BANGOR / BANGOR UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

28 May 2025 at 09:16

Tender

23 Aug 2024 at 08:26

Planning

19 Jun 2024 at 10:57

Summary of the contracting process

Bangor University is seeking to enhance its research in advanced communication techniques by acquiring an additional arbitrary waveform generator. The procurement process for this electrical equipment falls under the industry category of "Electrical equipment and apparatus" (CPV 31600000). The procurement process has progressed through various stages, with the most recent contract being awarded to Keysight Technologies UK Limited, valued at £234,876.39. This award was part of an open procedure covering goods and related services, such as setup support and training, with a significant emphasis on quality and price criteria. The location for delivery is designated as UKL12, with the research facility at Bangor University supporting this initiative through the North Wales Growth Deal.

This tender provides a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in high-tech electrical equipment to grow their business, particularly those capable of delivering complex goods meeting technical specifications, such as high sample rates and bit resolutions, alongside additional services like technical support and calibration. Suppliers focusing on innovation, sustainability, and social value will find themselves particularly well-suited to compete for similar opportunities in the future, as these factors are integral to the procurement criteria. Additionally, since the procurement involves options for purchasing supplementary items and services at a later stage, it presents potential ongoing business engagement for successful bidders.

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Notice Title

Arbitrary Waveform Generator

Notice Description

The DSP Centre at Bangor University undertakes research in advanced communication techniques in its state-of-the-art research facility, which is partly funded by the North Wales Growth Deal (NWGD) through Ambition North Wales. To further expand our research capabilities, we plan to acquire an additional arbitrary waveform generator, along with set-up support and training.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Equipment is required for the generation of electrical signals with arbitrary waveforms defined by a predefined sample file. The generator should support i) 4 channels, ii) a sample rate of at least 120GS/s per channel, iii) a bit resolution of 8-bits, and iv) an analogue bandwidth (3dB)of ~40GHz.

Options: Bangor University reserves the right to purchase optional items, associated consumables and/or services (e.g. warranties/extended warranties, calibration) at a later date.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-047110
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027965-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning 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

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

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


CPV Codes

31600000 - Electrical equipment and apparatus

38300000 - Measuring instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£234,876 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
4 Aug 2024Expired
Award Date
22 May 20259 months 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
PRIFYSGOL BANGOR / BANGOR UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
n.h.day@bangor.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1248388675

Buyer Location

Locality
BANGOR
Postcode
LL57 2TR
Post Town
Llandudno
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL32 Gwynedd
Delivery Location
TLL12 Gwynedd

Local Authority
Gwynedd
Electoral Ward
Glyder
Westminster Constituency
Bangor Aberconwy

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KEYSIGHT TECHNOLOGIES

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