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Arbitrary Waveform Generator

Prifysgol Bangor / Bangor University

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

28 May 2025 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

23 Aug 2024 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Planning

19 Jun 2024 at 01:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Prifysgol Bangor / Bangor University, located in Bangor, is the contracting authority behind the procurement of an Arbitrary Waveform Generator to enhance research in advanced communication techniques within its DSP Centre. The industry category for this procurement is Education, and the relevant CPV classification is 31600000. The procurement follows an open procedure method, focusing on goods, and involves the purchase of equipment to generate electrical signals with defined arbitrary waveforms. This stage of the procurement process is complete, having been awarded to KEYSIGHT TECHNOLOGIES UK LIMITED with a contract value of £234,876.39, signed on 23rd May 2025. The procurement took place in Bangor, North Wales, under region UKL12, and is supported by the North Wales Growth Deal (NWGD).

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in high-precision instrumentation and related technologies, primarily serving educational and research sectors. It is well-suited for large-scale enterprises capable of providing high-tech equipment as well as ongoing support and training services. The open procedure ensures competitive bidding, allowing businesses to demonstrate value through criteria such as instrumentation hardware and software quality, alongside competitive pricing. With potential options for future additional purchases, such as warranties and calibration services, businesses can engage in a partnership that supports continued technological advancement and research excellence at Bangor University.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Arbitrary Waveform Generator

Notice Description

The DSP Centre at Bangor University undertakes research in advanced communication techniques in its state-of-the-art research facility, which is partly funded by the North Wales Growth Deal (NWGD) through Ambition North Wales. To further expand our research capabilities, we plan to acquire an additional arbitrary waveform generator, along with set-up support and training.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Equipment is required for the generation of electrical signals with arbitrary waveforms defined by a predefined sample file. The generator should support i) 4 channels, ii) a sample rate of at least 120GS/s per channel, iii) a bit resolution of 8-bits, and iv) an analogue bandwidth (3dB)of ~40GHz.

Options: Bangor University reserves the right to purchase optional items, associated consumables and/or services (e.g. warranties/extended warranties, calibration) at a later date.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-141702
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=141702
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

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

CPV Codes

31600000 - Electrical equipment and apparatus

38300000 - Measuring instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£234,876 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
5 Aug 2024Expired
Award Date
23 May 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Prifysgol Bangor / Bangor University
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BANGOR
Postcode
LL57 2TR
Postcode Area
Llandudno
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL32 Gwynedd
Delivery Location
TLL12 Gwynedd
Local Authority
Gwynedd
Electoral Ward
Glyder
Westminster Constituency
Bangor Aberconwy

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KEYSIGHT TECHNOLOGIES UK LIMITED

Further Information

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