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Arbitrary Waveform Generator and Oscilloscope

HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Heriot-Watt University, located at the Riccarton Campus in Edinburgh, UK, seeking a contractor through an open procedure to supply, deliver, and install an arbitrary waveform generator and oscilloscope for research purposes. This tender is part of the goods category, with the award date being 1st February 2021, and the contract signed for a total value of £124,247. The successful contractor, Keysight Technologies, was awarded after a competitive process initiated under the tender ID HWU1987, with items required to be delivered to the university's specified delivery location.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses in the electronics and technology sectors, particularly those with expertise in quantum communications and related technologies. Companies that manufacture or supply sophisticated electronic equipment, especially within the SME sector, could find this contract aligns well with their offerings and capabilities. As bidders need to demonstrate financial stability and insurance coverage, established firms that meet the minimum turnover requirement would be well-positioned to compete successfully.

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Notice Title

Arbitrary Waveform Generator and Oscilloscope

Notice Description

The University is seeking a contractor to supply, deliver and install a arbitrary waveform generator and oscilloscope for free-space quantum communications research. The system will be used for modulating electro-optic components and should be capable of generating and measuring repetitive sequences of return to zero data streams in the GHz regime.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University is seeking a contractor to supply, deliver and install a arbitrary waveform generator and oscilloscope for free-space quantum communications research. The system will be used for modulating electro-optic components and should be capable of generating and measuring repetitive sequences of return to zero data streams in the GHz regime.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000638099
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB405416
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£124,247 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Feb 20215 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
HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH14 4AS
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
Pentland Hills
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KEYSIGHT TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC401294
    Arbitrary Waveform Generator and Oscilloscope - The University is seeking a contractor to supply, deliver and install a arbitrary waveform generator and oscilloscope for free-space quantum communications research. The system will be used for modulating electro-optic components and should be capable of generating and measuring repetitive sequences of return to zero data streams in the GHz regime.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB405416
    Arbitrary Waveform Generator and Oscilloscope - The University is seeking a contractor to supply, deliver and install a arbitrary waveform generator and oscilloscope for free-space quantum communications research. The system will be used for modulating electro-optic components and should be capable of generating and measuring repetitive sequences of return to zero data streams in the GHz regime.

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