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Supply and Installation of a VNA (Vector Network Analyser)

THE UNIVERSITY OF HUDDERSFIELD

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Huddersfield is seeking bids for the supply and installation of a Vector Network Analyser (VNA), as part of an over-threshold tender funded by the EPSRC Core Equipment Award 2024. The procurement falls under the industry category of analysers (CPV code 38434000) and is located in the Yorkshire and the Humber region. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 17 March 2025. The contract period will commence on 13 February 2025 and conclude on 13 February 2026, with potential renewal through a maintenance agreement or warranty period. Interested parties should make submissions electronically or in writing through the Delta eSourcing portal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), especially those specialising in the supply and installation of high-precision measuring instruments. SMEs with expertise in vector network analysers and those capable of meeting the technical and economic selection criteria outlined in the procurement documents are well-suited to compete. Winning this contract could enhance business growth by securing a notable project with a reputable academic institution, bolstering credentials in the educational and research sectors, and potentially opening doors to further collaborations and contracts.

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Notice Title

Supply and Installation of a VNA (Vector Network Analyser)

Notice Description

Supply and Installation of a VNA (Vector Network Analyser) - Over Threshold tender via Research funding granted by the EPSRC Core Equipment Award 2024

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply and Installation of a VNA (Vector Network Analyser) - ITT and information provided in documents. Research funded via the EPSRC

Renewal: Renewal via Maintenance Agreement or Warranty Period

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ded5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005266-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38300000 - Measuring instruments

38434000 - Analysers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Feb 2025 - 13 Feb 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF HUDDERSFIELD
Contact Name
Thomas Atkinson
Contact Email
t.atkinson2@hud.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1484472954

Buyer Location

Locality
HUDDERSFIELD
Postcode
HD1 3DH
Post Town
Huddersfield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Kirklees
Electoral Ward
Newsome
Westminster Constituency
Huddersfield

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