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QUB/2636/24 Contract for the Supply, Delivery, Installation, Commissioning, Calibration and Maintenance of a Sub-Terahertz Nearfield /Farfield Scanner

QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST

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Award

10 Feb 2025 at 08:52

Tender

28 Oct 2024 at 16:03

Summary of the contracting process

The Centre for Wireless Innovation within Queen's University Belfast is leading the procurement process for the supply, delivery, installation, commissioning, calibration, and maintenance of a sub-terahertz nearfield/farfield scanner. This equipment will support their current Keysight Vector Network Analyser and Virginia Diode frequency extenders. The procurement is categorized under goods, specifically Radio frequency (RF) diodes (CPV: 31712349), with additional classifications under checking and testing apparatus and RF transistors. The procurement utilised an open procedure and is covered by the GPA. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract signed on 10th February 2025. Bids were submitted until 28th November 2024, with the evaluation and award periods immediately following. The delivery location is identified within the region UKN06, Belfast, Northern Ireland.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the field of radio frequency equipment and testing apparatus. The contract, valued at £1,000,000, was awarded to NSI-MI Technologies, a large enterprise from the United States, highlighting the potential for international competition and collaboration. Businesses that specialise in advanced testing equipment and calibration services, especially those with experience in RF diodes and ancillary components, are well-suited to compete in such tenders. This contract also includes options for maintenance and the supply of consumables, extending growth opportunities for companies in the support and service sectors.

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Notice Title

QUB/2636/24 Contract for the Supply, Delivery, Installation, Commissioning, Calibration and Maintenance of a Sub-Terahertz Nearfield /Farfield Scanner

Notice Description

The Centre for Wireless Innovation within Queens University of Belfast wishes to procure a sub-terahertz nearfield /farfield scanner which will use our existing Keysight Vector Network Analyser and Virginia Diode frequency extenders.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Centre for Wireless Innovation within Queens University of Belfast wishes to procure a sub-terahertz nearfield /farfield scanner which will use our existing Keysight Vector Network Analyser and Virginia Diode frequency extenders.

Options: 12 months warranty, maintenance, and the purchase of any associated consumable or ancillary items included with options to extend for a further 48 months or until the end of useable life of the equipment.

Renewal: 12 months warranty, maintenance, and the purchase of any associated consumable or ancillary items included with options to extend for a further 48 months or until the end of useable life of the equipment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b1fb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004275-2025
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

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

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

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


CPV Codes

31712349 - Radio frequency (RF) diodes

31712355 - Bipolar darlington or radio frequency (RF) transistors

32233000 - Radio-frequency booster stations

38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus

38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20251 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
QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
gerard.fegan@qub.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2890971436

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT7 1NN
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN06 Belfast

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NSI-MI TECHNOLOGIES

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