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20 GHz Vector Signal Generator, ultra low phase noise, 64 MSa memory

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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28 May 2020 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has successfully completed a procurement process for the supply of a 20 GHz Vector Signal Generator with ultra-low phase noise and 64 MSa memory. This procurement was conducted through an open tender procedure and falls under the goods category, specifically within the education industry. Key details include the contract value of £49,999.83 and the award date of April 29, 2020. The delivery is to be made to the James Clerk Maxwell Building, located at the King's Buildings in Edinburgh, with the procurement process governed by the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the electronics and engineering sectors, particularly those that specialise in high-tech equipment and instruments. Smaller firms and new entrants focusing on innovative signal generator technologies may find this an ideal opportunity to engage with a prestigious university, potentially resulting in long-term partnerships and further contracts. Businesses that can demonstrate technical competence and product reliability will be well-positioned to compete for similar future tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

20 GHz Vector Signal Generator, ultra low phase noise, 64 MSa memory

Notice Description

20 GHz Vector Signal Generator, ultra low phase noise, 64 MSa memory.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Under Regulation Reg 6(1)(b)(ii) of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016, a contracting authority may award a contract without competition based on the following justification: Competition is absent for technical reasons (only if it is not caused by artificial narrowing down of the parameters of the procurement and no reasonable alternative or substitute exists)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000621565
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY387211
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website 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

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

32344210 - Radio equipment

34999100 - Signal generators

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£49,999 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20205 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
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
mark.eardley@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1316502508

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KEYSIGHT TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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