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R&S Spectrum Analyser & Signal Generator

OFCOM

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10 Mar 2025 at 15:30

Summary of the contracting process

OFCOM, a public body based in London, has completed a procurement process for spectrum equipment, specifically a spectrum analyser and signal generator, under the tender titled "R&S Spectrum Analyser & Signal Generator." This procurement falls under the 'goods' category with the CPV classification "Spectrum analyser" (38433300). The contract was awarded to Rohde & Schwarz UK Ltd using a selective procurement method through a restricted procedure. The award, finalised on 21st February 2025, and valued at £237,124.09 GBP, highlights the completion of this tender, aimed at supporting spectrum analysis needs within the UK.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities for suppliers in the electronics and measurement equipment industry, particularly those specialising in spectrum analysis and signal generation. Large-scale suppliers like Rohde & Schwarz UK Ltd, who can meet the stringent requirements of OFCOM, are well-suited to compete in such selective procedures. As OFCOM continues to seek specialised equipment for public services, businesses providing high-quality, technologically advanced products will find these procurement processes an advantageous venue for expanding their market presence and securing lucrative contracts.

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Notice Title

R&S Spectrum Analyser & Signal Generator

Notice Description

This contract award notice is for spectrum equipment. This includes a spectrum analyser with add-ons and signal generator.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract award notice is for spectrum equipment. This includes a spectrum analyser with add-ons and signal generator.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04eb1f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008569-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38433300 - Spectrum analyser

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£237,124 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 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
OFCOM
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementnotice@ofcom.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 9HA
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROHDE & SCHWARZ

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