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Real-Time FPGA -based DSP Platform

PRIFYSGOL BANGOR / BANGOR UNIVERSITY

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Summary of the contracting process

Prifysgol Bangor / Bangor University has concluded the procurement process for an advanced Real-Time FPGA-based DSP Platform. This procurement falls under the goods category of electrical equipment and apparatus and is aimed at enhancing the research capabilities of the University's DSP Centre. The procurement process, which began with the planning stage in June 2024, transitioned through the tender phase in August 2024, and culminated with an award in July 2025. The deadline for tender submissions was at the end of September 2024, with Sarsen Technology Limited securing the contract as the supplier. The contract was signed on 6th June 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for technology firms specialising in cutting-edge communication technologies, particularly those offering expertise in FPGA-based systems. The demand for high-performance, real-time development platforms incorporating FPGA designs with high-speed ADC and DAC capabilities indicates a valuable market niche. Businesses specialising in system integration, user-training, and installation support, especially those capable of integrating social and environmental considerations into their proposals, would be well-suited to compete for such opportunities. This project also aligns with the North West Growth Deal’s objectives, further providing a platform for contributing to regional economic growth.

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Notice Title

Real-Time FPGA -based DSP Platform

Notice Description

The DSP Centre at Bangor University undertakes research in advanced communication technologies in its state-of-the-art research facility which is partly funded by the North West Growth Deal (NWGD) through Ambition North Wales. To further expand our research capabilities, we plan to acquire a Real-Time DSP Platform, and will also require installation/set-up support and training.A real-time development platform is required incorporating a high-performance Intel/Altera field programmable gate array (FPGA) (for compatibility with our existing FPGA designs) and high-speed analogue-to-digital (ADC)and digital-to-analogue (DAC) converters. The ADC/DAC must operate at a minimum of 50GS/s with a minimum of 8-bits resolution. Ease of system operation and associated DSP design tools will be a major consideration. A multi-board solution is acceptable.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-142111
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=142111
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

31600000 - Electrical equipment and apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PRIFYSGOL BANGOR / BANGOR UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Nicola Day
Contact Email
Not specified
Contact Phone
+44 1248388675

Buyer Location

Locality
BANGOR
Postcode
LL57 2TR
Post Town
Llandudno
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL32 Gwynedd
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Gwynedd
Electoral Ward
Glyder
Westminster Constituency
Bangor Aberconwy

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SARSEN TECHNOLOGY

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