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title: "RFQ: 10 kHz to 250 MHz 500 Watt Amplifier"
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# RFQ: 10 kHz to 250 MHz 500 Watt Amplifier

Buyer: NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-05479357-4573-4a74-8e33-694b88fcdb59

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## Summary

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is conducting a procurement process for a new RFQ: 10 kHz to 250 MHz 500 Watt Amplifier intended to replace an outdated device used for calibrating radiation hazard probes and field strength sensors. This procurement is classified under the category of Laboratory, optical and precision equipment and is taking place in Teddington, London. The procurement method is competitive quotation, aimed at sourcing suppliers below the threshold, with key dates including a tender period ending on 18th May 2021 and a contract period from 18th June 2021 to 20th June 2022.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to participate in a niche market within the scientific equipment sector. Businesses specialising in precision instrumentation and laboratory equipment manufacturing would be particularly well-suited to compete, given the NPL's focus on advanced calibration devices. Engaging in this procurement could help these businesses grow their portfolio and establish valuable partnerships with a prominent organisation in the field of physical science and measurement.

## Notice

The National Physical Laboratory [NPL] require equipment for the calibration of radiation hazard probes and field strength sensors and will replace our existing Amplifier Research 500A100 amplifier. The existing 500 watt amplifiers are over 25 years old and it's output has dropped. The new amplifier will have a wider frequency range, so it will save us moving another amplifier from different calibration area to do measurements from 100 to 250 MHz. Reflective low pass filters will be used on the output of the amplifiers to reduce harmonics to acceptable levels. The proposed amplifier must be able to operate continuously at the rated output power when any harmonics generated are reflected back into the amplifier. Additional information: The Authority is using the LUPC Bravo e-Procurement portal to conduct the procurement process. All Suppliers must register their company via the LUPC Bravo Portal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61f9d6f2-ca69-49e0-b7b3-08c8c4fc71c0 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 18 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 17 Jun 2021 - 20 Jun 2022 |
| 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 May 2021 at 09:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61f9d6f2-ca69-49e0-b7b3-08c8c4fc71c0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61f9d6f2-ca69-49e0-b7b3-08c8c4fc71c0
  4th May 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
  LUPC Bravo e-Tendering portal

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