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Above 6GHz Propagation Project - Wideband Linear Power Amplifier

OFCOM

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27 Nov 2025 at 10:50

Summary of the contracting process

Ofcom, a sub-central government public authority, has completed its procurement process for the "Above 6GHz Propagation Project – Wideband Linear Power Amplifier". This project, falling under the industry category of amplifiers, required a power amplifier as part of a transceiver system for radio wave propagation measurements above 6 GHz. Located in London, this procurement was carried out using a limited method entitled "Below threshold - limited competition". Key timeline details include the contract period starting on 24th November 2025 and ending on 31st March 2026, with the contract award date on 24th November 2025, involving a gross amount of £44,568.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in high-tech equipment or components such as amplifiers. The procurement of such niche, specialised equipment indicates demand for technically advanced products, presenting an ideal opportunity for businesses equipped with the requisite expertise in radio frequency technology. The successful supplier, Link Microtek, exemplifies what kind of enterprise could thrive in this sector, given their existing capabilities in delivering advanced communication technologies.

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Notice Title

Above 6GHz Propagation Project - Wideband Linear Power Amplifier

Notice Description

Ofcom has a requirement to procure a power amplifier which will be a key component of a transceiver system being developed in-house capable of transmission powers in the range of +50 to +60 dBm. The system will be used for various measurement activities including the radio wave propagation measurements for frequencies above 6 GHz.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e9f0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077578-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32343000 - Amplifiers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£44,568 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
24 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
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

LINK MICROTEK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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