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29 Jul 2026 at 11:07

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham, a sub-central government public authority, has completed a procurement process for a Phase Noise Analyser R&S FSWP. This process, initiated on 19th January 2025 and completed by 25th February 2025, was conducted through a direct procurement method below threshold without competition. The procurement falls under the goods category and is specifically classified under research, testing, and scientific technical simulators. Located in Birmingham, United Kingdom, the awarded contract was signed with Rohde & Schwarz UK Ltd, an SME based in Fleet. The awarded contract value is £63,600.25 gross, and the legal basis is stipulated by UKPGA 2023/54.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and scientific technical equipment to collaborate with educational institutions. Companies that offer advanced technical simulators and have the capability to deliver high-precision equipment are well-suited for such tenders. The emphasis on scientific and testing equipment aligns with the needs of educational and research facilities, allowing businesses in this sector to expand their market presence and gain prestigious institutional clients like universities.

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Notice Title

Phase Noise Analyser R&S FSWP

Notice Description

Phase Noise Analyser R&S FSWP, as per SSA process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d64d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071641-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£53,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
20 Jan 2025 - 25 Feb 2025 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
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

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