Award

Purchase of PNA-X Network Analyzer

HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Feb 2025 at 16:51

Award

06 Feb 2025 at 15:53

Summary of the contracting process

Heriot-Watt University has completed the procurement process for a significant contract involving the purchase of a PNA-X Network Analyzer. This procurement falls under the category of "Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)" and involves goods related to advanced scientific research. The procurement method used was a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, facilitated by a Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency (VEAT) notice. The awarded contract was signed on 17th February 2025, with a budget of £262,154.39. The equipment is to be delivered to Heriot-Watt University, Riccarton Campus, Edinburgh, and the main supplier is Keysight Technologies UK Limited.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced laboratory and precision equipment. Companies in the microwave and radio frequency equipment sector, especially those dealing with high-specification research tools, will find this tender particularly relevant. The unique nature of the required equipment, including features like a 10 MHz to 50 GHz network analyzer with advanced signal analysis capabilities, positions companies with expertise in high-frequency and precision instruments to benefit from similar future tenders. Collaboration with educational institutions like Heriot-Watt University can also lead to long-term business growth and innovation partnerships.

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Notice Title

Purchase of PNA-X Network Analyzer

Notice Description

Purchase of PNA-X Network Analyzer

Lot Information

Lot 1

Following the publication of a voluntary ex ante transparency notice (VEAT) 789998 on the 6th February 2025. This is a contract award notice indicating that Heriot-Watt University is now in contract with Keysight Technologies UK Limited for the purchase of the following piece of Microwave and Radio frequency equipment: 10 MHz to 50 GHz PNA-X network analyzer; 4-port, configurable test set, second source, source attenuators, receiver attenuators, bias tees, combiner, mechanical switches; noise receiver to 50 GHz; Third RF source up to 13.5 GHz; Noise figure measurements with vector correction; Modulation distortion up to 50 GHz; Vector and scalar mixer/converter measurements; Internal 6 GHz Arbitrary Waveform Generation; Device measurement eXpert-DMX; Power Sensor; USB average thermocouple,10MHz-50GHz; Power sensor cable; 5-ft (1.5m); Connector 2.4MM, (DC Block) 10MHZ-50GHZ; ECal module 50 GHz 2-port 2.4 mm; 2.4 mm adapters; IQ Data Bandwidth up to 4 GHz; Advanced vector signal analysis all-inclusive with no frequency, bandwidth limits and up to 64 channels; Digital demodulation analysis License; Economy mechanical calibration kit, 3-in-1 OSL, DC to 50 GHz, 2.4 mm Following market research carried out by the academic research team, there are no other suppliers available in the market to supply this type of equipment in the form factor required. The principal purpose of the contract is to acquire goods in connection with research undertaken by the University.

Procurement Information

Following the publication of a voluntary ex ante transparency notice (VEAT) 789998 on the 6th February 2025. This is a contract award notice indicating that Heriot-Watt University is now in contract with Keysight Technologies UK Limited for the purchase of the following piece of Microwave and Radio frequency equipment:

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04dc58
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005465-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£262,154 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 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
HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY
Additional Buyers

EUROPEAN UNION

Contact Name
Richard Kinghorn
Contact Email
r.g.kinghorn@hw.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1314513704

Buyer Location

Locality
RICCARTON, EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH14 4AP
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Pentland Hills
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KEYSIGHT TECHNOLOGIES

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