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title: "476 RF Signal Generator"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ASTON UNIVERSITY"
published: "2020-03-20"
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# 476 RF Signal Generator

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1253a06e-483c-4c88-8482-56d2fa3f60b5

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## Summary

Aston University, located in Birmingham, is seeking suppliers for the procurement of a 476 RF Signal Generator under an open procurement method. This tender, classified under laboratory, optical and precision equipment, has a total value of £46,000. The procurement process is currently complete, with the contract period running from 11th March 2020 to 31st March 2021. The tender period closed on 17th January 2020, and the award notice was published on 20th March 2020.

This opportunity offers a potential avenue for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the precision equipment sector to expand their business by securing contracts with educational institutions. Companies that specialise in laboratory equipment and precision technologies would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, thereby fostering growth within the industry. Engaging with Aston University could also lead to future partnerships and additional contracts in the academic sector.

## Notice

RF Signal Generator

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e641078-e82f-4861-b92f-2e63492bc1e8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | 11 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £46,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £46,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ASTON UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 7ET |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Nechells |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | (2) ROHDE & SCHWARZ |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2020 at 11:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e641078-e82f-4861-b92f-2e63492bc1e8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e641078-e82f-4861-b92f-2e63492bc1e8
  20th March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=2d094bb5-a721-ea11-80fc-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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