Award

Purchase of Arbitrary Waveform Generator

HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY

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Award

20 Dec 2023 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Heriot-Watt University has recently awarded a contract for the purchase of an Arbitrary Waveform Generator to Active Technologies SRL. The tender, titled 'Purchase of Arbitrary Waveform Generator', falls under the 'goods' category and was procured through a limited procurement method with no prior publication of a call for competition. The University specified the equipment's requirements for quantum communications testing, emphasising features such as high voltage, GHz capability, and user-friendliness for an intermediate level of experience.

This contract presents a business opportunity for suppliers in the electronics or research equipment sector. Businesses that can provide high-tech solutions meeting the specific equipment specifications outlined by the University would be well-suited to compete. With a contract value of 64450.0 EUR and signed on the 20th of December 2023, this opportunity signifies a focused procurement process catering to specialised research needs, offering potential growth avenues for innovative suppliers in the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of Arbitrary Waveform Generator

Notice Description

Purchase of Arbitrary Waveform Generator with built in amplifiers and use friendly GUI.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Purchase of Arbitrary Waveform Generator with built in amplifiers and use friendly GUI. This is a specialist piece of equipment and there are no other suppliers available in the market to supply this type of equipment in the form factor required. The principal purpose of the contract is to acquire goods in connection with research undertaken by the University.

Procurement Information

This is a specialist piece of equipment and there are no other suppliers available in the market to supply this type of equipment in the form factor required. The Arbitrary Waveform Generator supplied by Active Technologies SRL will be used for quantum communications testing and consists of : High voltage - peak to peak greater than 3.5V; High bandwidth - GHz capable pulsing; Short rise/fall time - less than 250ps; Stackable; At least 4 output channels; User friendly for intermediate level of experience with AWGs and device control via software. The principal purpose of the contract award is to acquire goods in connection with research undertaken by the University.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000753049
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC495334
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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
£64,450 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Dec 20232 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
HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Richard Kinghorn
Contact Email
r.g.kinghorn@hw.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1314513704

Buyer Location

Locality
RICCARTON, EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH14 4AP
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

ACTIVE TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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