Planning

High Speed Arbitrary Wave Form Generator

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

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Planning

26 Mar 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde, located in Glasgow, is in the planning stage of procuring a high-speed Arbitrary Waveform Generator (AWG). This procurement falls under the education industry category and is aimed at enhancing the Neuromorphic Photonics Lab at the Institute of Photonics. The tender, titled "High Speed Arbitrary Wave Form Generator," is intended primarily for academic research to produce high-speed signals necessary for characterising advanced photonic devices. The anticipated value of this procurement is £85,000. Key dates include the future notice date on 11th April 2025.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

High Speed Arbitrary Wave Form Generator

Notice Description

High-speed Arbitrary Waveform Generator (AWG). The system should be able to operate at a sample rate higher than 60 GSa/s and have an analog bandwidth higher than 20 GHz. The AWG system should also have a resolution of 8 bits or higher and a memory higher than 1 GSa. The ideal system will be employed for academic research and located within a photonic research laboratory.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Neuromorphic Photonics Lab at the Institute of Photonics (University of Strathclyde) is seeking to complement their research equipment with the acquisition of a high-speed Arbitrary Waveform Generator (AWG) system. This is needed to produce the high-speed signals required for the characterisation of novel photonic devices and systems for use in novel light-enabled neuromorphic (brain-like) computing and artificial intelligence hardware, for example but not limited to. The system is primarily destined to be employed for academic research. It is purposed to increase the signal generation capability provided by existing Lab equipment. The system sought after is destined to provide the capability for high-speed arbitrary signal generation of at least 60 GSa/s or higher and an analog bandwidth higher than 20 GHz. The system should also provide a resolution of 8 bits or higher, a memory of 1 GSa/s or higher and be able to generate signals with 1 Vpp output amplitude. The ideal system would also permit the option to increase modularly the number of output channels and increase the memory provided.. The University is publishing this PIN for initial Market Research and Engagement purposes. The University may conduct further market engagement with the suppliers that note interest in this opportunity.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000793389
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526796
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£85,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
11 Apr 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE
Contact Name
Magnus Tuck - Procurement Co-Ordinator
Contact Email
magnus.tuck@strath.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1XU
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526796
    High Speed Arbitrary Wave Form Generator - High-speed Arbitrary Waveform Generator (AWG). The system should be able to operate at a sample rate higher than 60 GSa/s and have an analog bandwidth higher than 20 GHz. The AWG system should also have a resolution of 8 bits or higher and a memory higher than 1 GSa. The ideal system will be employed for academic research and located within a photonic research laboratory.

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