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title: "The supply of a Vector Network Analyser and Calibration Kit"
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# The supply of a Vector Network Analyser and Calibration Kit

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-004d8b3c-b006-431b-8240-c6e6979c034b

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## Summary

The University of Exeter is currently undertaking a tender process for the procurement of a Vector Network Analyser and Calibration Kit, aimed at aiding the Physics team in various experimental analyses. This tender falls under the measuring instruments category, with a deadline for submissions set for 16th June 2017. The procurement process is classified as goods, and activities will take place in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The contract is scheduled to commence on 17th June 2017 and conclude on 18th June 2017.

This opportunity presents a significant prospect for businesses engaged in the development and provision of measuring instruments and analysis apparatus. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to participate in this tender, as the buying organisation demonstrates an openness to collaborating with diverse suppliers. Companies with experience in scientific instrumentation or laboratory equipment will find this contract aligns well with their capabilities, potentially fostering growth through collaborative research and development projects with the university.

## Notice

The Physics team at the University of Exeter will be using the VNA to understand experiments which will be run by post-graduate students, post-doctoral staff and academic staff. Our electromagnetic samples will be aligned between source and vector microwave broadband horns which will be connected to the VNA. Transmission amplitudes and phases will be recorded and post processed.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54ae1563-0f9f-4b45-992b-5a77270f59f5 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 May 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jun 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 16 Jun 2017 - 18 Jun 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EXETER |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX4 4QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Duryard and St James |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38300000 - Measuring instruments
- 38432000 - Analysis apparatus

## Release History

- 19 May 2017 at 12:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54ae1563-0f9f-4b45-992b-5a77270f59f5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54ae1563-0f9f-4b45-992b-5a77270f59f5
  19th May 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=20205&B=EXETER
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/53042
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- http://www.exeter.ac.uk

## Provenance

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