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Rohde & Schwarz DST200 RF Diagnostic Chamber and Add-On Options

OFCOM

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20 Mar 2025 at 10:26

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process was initiated by Ofcom for the purchase of a Rohde & Schwarz DST200 RF Diagnostic Chamber and add-on options. The procurement falls under the industry category of goods, specifically spectrum analysers. The contract is located in the United Kingdom and the procurement stage is complete, with the award being active. The procurement was conducted using a direct method, below the threshold and without competition. Relevant dates include the contract period from 26th February 2025 to 28th March 2025, and the contract was signed on 25th February 2025.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of diagnostic equipment and related add-ons. Small and medium-sized enterprises, particularly those specialising in technical, diagnostic, and analytical equipment, would be well-suited to compete for such tenders. Furthermore, businesses that can provide comprehensive hardware configurations and additional options such as interface panels, antennas, and positioners could benefit from future procurement opportunities of this nature. The contract was awarded to Rohde & Schwarz UK Ltd, indicating the potential for similar businesses to engage in forthcoming public procurement contracts with Ofcom and similar organisations.

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Notice Title

Rohde & Schwarz DST200 RF Diagnostic Chamber and Add-On Options

Notice Description

This procurement is for the purchase of the following equipment and add-on options. Rohde & Schwarz DST200 RF Diagnostic Chamber comprising basic hardware configuration elements and add-on options including interface panel, antenna, and positioner.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ef81
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010320-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£55,680 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
26 Feb 2025 - 28 Mar 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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