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FSWP8 Phase noise analyzer and VCO tester optionally with cross correlation and spectrum analyzer

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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10 Jun 2026 at 13:28

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham has recently completed a procurement process for the supply of a FSWP8 Phase Noise Analyzer and VCO Tester with optional cross-correlation and spectrum analyzer. This procurement falls under the category of "goods" and was conducted through a direct procurement method, specifically below the threshold without competition. The contract has been awarded to Rohde & Schwarz U.K. Limited, a large-scale supplier. The process is completed with key contractual activities having taken place between 14th February 2025 and 31st March 2025. The procurement is linked to Edgbaston, Birmingham, with the project's legal basis referenced under the legislation of UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specializing in noise-measuring equipment to penetrate or expand their market in academic and public sectors. Companies that offer advanced measurement solutions similar to Rohde & Schwarz stand to benefit from associating with prominent institutions like the University of Birmingham, enhancing their credibility and exposure. This contract showcases how smaller and more niche technology firms could leverage direct procurement methods, given the right qualifications and product offerings, to gain substantial partnerships in the public domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FSWP8 Phase noise analyzer and VCO tester optionally with cross correlation and spectrum analyzer

Notice Description

FSWP8 Phase noise analyzer and VCO tester optionally with cross correlation and spectrum analyzer, as per SSA process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b1ed
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054783-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38434300 - Noise-measuring equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£64,166 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
14 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2TT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROHDE & SCHWARZ

Further Information

Notice Documents

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