Planning

Preliminary Market Engagement - Radio Frequency (RF) Test & Measurement Equipment

ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE

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Planning

12 Jun 2026 at 12:02

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Royal Holloway and Bedford New College, located in Egham, aims at a preliminary market engagement for the provision of future Radio Frequency (RF) Test and Measurement Equipment. This initiative, with a significant value of £2,000,000, falls under the 'goods' procurement category, with additional service elements. The process is currently in the planning stage, focusing on market engagement, as indicated by the scheduled engagement milestone due by 26 June 2026. The procurement is relevant to the 'Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring' and 'Electronic equipment' industry categories, and the equipment will be supplied within the UKJ25 region. Key documentation for this process is accessible via the Mercell e-tendering portal, and further communications are expected by 10 August 2026.

This procurement provides a valuable opportunity for companies specialising in RF test and measurement equipment to establish or expand their presence within a prestigious educational institution. The contract is particularly suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), given the emphasis on engaging with diverse providers. Businesses with expertise in electronic equipment and testing machinery will find this engagement beneficial for long-term collaboration, given the five-year contract period beginning in October 2026. Participation in this process could enhance visibility and open doors to further opportunities within the educational and research sectors.

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Notice Title

Preliminary Market Engagement - Radio Frequency (RF) Test & Measurement Equipment

Notice Description

Royal Holloway, University of London wishes to conduct pre-market engagement with potential providers for the potential provision of future RF Testing and Measurement Equipment requirements for the University's Radio Frequency (RF) test and measurement suite over the next five years. Please download Pre-Market Engagement documents from Mercell e-tendering portal for further details.

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=106013&TID=100111129&B=

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b40a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055687-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

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


CPV Codes

31710000 - Electronic equipment

38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Aug 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Oct 2026 - 8 Oct 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EGHAM
Postcode
TW20 0EX
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ25 West Surrey
Delivery Location
TLJ25 West Surrey

Local Authority
Runnymede
Electoral Ward
Englefield Green East
Westminster Constituency
Windsor

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