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Equipment for the LiFi Research and Development Centre

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

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Award

18 Dec 2020 at 00:00

Tender

21 Oct 2020 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde is currently engaged in the procurement process for lab instrumentation intended for the LiFi Research and Development Centre, a vital part of its transition from the University of Edinburgh. This tender, which falls under the education sector (CPV classification 38342000), aims to support cutting-edge research in optical wireless systems. The procurement is at the active tender stage, with submissions due by 23rd November 2020. The open procedure allows wide participation, and the total contract value is £750,000, which further underscores the significant investment in advancing LiFi technology.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced laboratory equipment and technology integration, particularly those with expertise in optical wireless solutions. Companies that can demonstrate a strong track record, especially those meeting the stipulated average yearly turnover of £1.5 million, are well-positioned to compete for this contract. The successful supplier will not only contribute to pioneering research but could also establish a long-term relationship with the University of Strathclyde, facilitating future collaborations and contracts in the field of educational technology and research instrumentation.

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Notice Title

Equipment for the LiFi Research and Development Centre

Notice Description

The LiFi R&D Center (LRDC) requires to procure lab instrumentation as part of its move from the University of Edinburgh to the University of Strathclyde. The instrumentation will support the continued research and development in the field of optical wireless systems based on LiFi technology. The equipment should enable cutting edge experimentation that would achieve > 1 Tbps datarates at distances of up to 1 km, as well as experimentation targeted at modest capability in specific use cases where speeds on the order of 1 Gbps are required. The LRDC is looking to procure equipment that is interoperable as well as easy to integrate in the current existing automated workflows which are implemented in the MATLAB programming environment.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The LiFi R&D Center (LRDC) requires to procure lab instrumentation as part of its move from the University of Edinburgh to the University of Strathclyde. The instrumentation will support the continued research and development in the field of optical wireless systems based on LiFi technology. The equipment should enable cutting edge experimentation that would achieve > 1 Tbps datarates at distances of up to 1 km, as well as experimentation targeted at modest capability in specific use cases where speeds on the order of 1 Gbps are required. The LRDC is looking to procure equipment that is interoperable as well as easy to integrate in the current existing automated workflows which are implemented in the MATLAB programming environment.

Options: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to request additional deliveries by the Successful Tenderer, either intended as partial replacement of suppliers or installations or as extensions of existing supplies and installations. The Contracting Authority may at it's sole discretion exercise this option.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000633703
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC402663
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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

31682210 - Instrumentation and control equipment

38342000 - Oscilloscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£751,633 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
david.waddell@strath.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1415482823

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1QE
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KEYSIGHT TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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    Equipment for the LiFi Research and Development Centre - The LiFi R&D Center (LRDC) requires to procure lab instrumentation as part of its move from the University of Edinburgh to the University of Strathclyde. The instrumentation will support the continued research and development in the field of optical wireless systems based on LiFi technology. The equipment should enable cutting edge experimentation that would achieve > 1 Tbps datarates at distances of up to 1 km, as well as experimentation targeted at modest capability in specific use cases where speeds on the order of 1 Gbps are required. The LRDC is looking to procure equipment that is interoperable as well as easy to integrate in the current existing automated workflows which are implemented in the MATLAB programming environment.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC402663
    Equipment for the LiFi Research and Development Centre - The LiFi R&D Center (LRDC) requires to procure lab instrumentation as part of its move from the University of Edinburgh to the University of Strathclyde. The instrumentation will support the continued research and development in the field of optical wireless systems based on LiFi technology. The equipment should enable cutting edge experimentation that would achieve > 1 Tbps datarates at distances of up to 1 km, as well as experimentation targeted at modest capability in specific use cases where speeds on the order of 1 Gbps are required. The LRDC is looking to procure equipment that is interoperable as well as easy to integrate in the current existing automated workflows which are implemented in the MATLAB programming environment.

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