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title: "RFQ - Procurement of GHz BW Oscilloscope"
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# RFQ - Procurement of GHz BW Oscilloscope

Buyer: NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-00a33fb8-09d3-45c9-bfd2-99a141b84bc8

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## Summary

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) has awarded a contract for the procurement of a GHz BW Oscilloscope. The NPL sought an oscilloscope to automate waveform collection and measurement, primarily for semiconductor devices. The procurement method used was an Open procedure (below threshold). The contract period is from January 15, 2024, to May 3, 2024. The value of the contract is £56,710.17 GBP. Keysight Technologies Uk Limited was awarded the contract.

This procurement opportunity created by NPL provides a chance for businesses involved in laboratory, optical, and precision equipment to enhance their portfolio. Suppliers capable of delivering advanced oscilloscopes with specific technical requirements should consider bidding. The procurement stage is now at the award phase, with the deadline for submission being on December 19, 2023. SMEs are encouraged to participate in this lucrative contract.

## Notice

The National Physical Laboratory [NPL] requirement is for an Oscilloscope to automate collection and measurement of waveforms and device responses. Amongst other applications the purpose of the instrument is to measure and record rise time and sub-nanosecond switching times of novel semiconductor devices. The Asset must be standalone and bench or rack mountable and controllable through ethernet and GPIB/USB (optional). The Asset must be capable (either as supplied or upgradeable) of receiving and recording both analog and digital waveforms with at least a maximum input voltage of 2 Vrms!. The Asset should have a bandwidth of at least 8 GHz, with a rise time

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/286e0ffc-c67b-4abe-9231-7e4c236414fb |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 22 Jan 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| 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 | NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY |
| Locality | TEDDINGTON |
| Post town | Twickenham |
| Postcode | TW11 0LW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames |
| Local authority | Richmond upon Thames |
| Electoral ward | Teddington |
| Westminster constituency | Twickenham |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 4 Dec 2023 at 14:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/286e0ffc-c67b-4abe-9231-7e4c236414fb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/286e0ffc-c67b-4abe-9231-7e4c236414fb
  4th December 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
  LUPC Bravo e-Tendering portal

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