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Phase Noise Analyser R&S FSWP

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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29 Jul 2026 at 12:07

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham procured a Phase Noise Analyser, specifically the Rohde & Schwarz FSWP, under its SSA process. This is a specialist scientific and technical testing instrument used for research and measurement applications. The procurement is for goods rather than services or works. Delivery is within the United Kingdom. The buying organisation is the University of Birmingham, based in Edgbaston, Birmingham. The selected supplier, Rohde & Schwarz UK Ltd, is based in Fleet, Hampshire. The requirement is therefore relevant to manufacturers, authorised distributors and specialist suppliers of phase-noise analysers, scientific test equipment and related research instrumentation. Businesses serving university laboratories, research facilities or technical testing environments may also find the buyer and requirement type relevant when monitoring similar purchasing activity.

The procurement has been awarded and the tender is complete. The University of Birmingham used a direct procedure described as below threshold and without competition, under the stated SSA process. Rohde & Schwarz UK Ltd was awarded the single lot. The award is active and the contract was signed on 19 January 2025. The contract ran from 20 January 2025 to 25 February 2025. Its value was £53,000.21 excluding VAT and £63,600.25 including VAT. The classification describes research, testing and scientific technical simulator equipment. The procurement was below the applicable threshold. The outcome indicates a single-source purchase rather than a competitive evaluation, with the supplier selected for the specified Phase Noise Analyser R&S FSWP requirement.

This procurement shows demand from the University of Birmingham for highly specialised phase-noise measurement equipment rather than general laboratory supplies. Suppliers best placed for comparable requirements would have a focused portfolio of phase-noise analysers or closely related radio-frequency, electronic measurement and scientific test instruments, with the technical knowledge to match equipment to research applications. Manufacturers, authorised UK distributors and specialist test-and-measurement integrators are the most relevant competitors. Credibility would come from being able to supply the specified equipment, explain its performance and suitability to technical users, and support installation, commissioning or use where required by the laboratory. Familiarity with the University’s SSA purchasing route and the ability to handle a below-threshold direct requirement would also be commercially relevant when comparable equipment is considered again.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Phase Noise Analyser R&S FSWP

Notice Description

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

Notice Details

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
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All Stages
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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 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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 UK Ltd

Further Information

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