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title: "Contract for the Supply and Installation of a Microwave/Millimetre Source to the University of Birmingham"
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# Contract for the Supply and Installation of a Microwave/Millimetre Source to the University of Birmingham

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-189196bd-3df9-4af9-a05f-9d030c47aa47

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has completed a procurement process for the contract titled "Contract for the Supply and Installation of a Microwave/Millimetre Source." This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically for microwave equipment, and the awarded contract has a total value of £68,641.89. The contract was initiated through an open procurement method, and the award was officially published on 19th February 2021. The contract period spans from 17th December 2020 to 12th March 2021, with the delivery address located in Birmingham, England. The tender period concluded on 7th September 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in the supply and installation of microwave or millimetre wave equipment. Organisations with expertise in providing high-precision microwave sources, and analog signal generators will find this contract particularly relevant. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as they are specifically identified as suitable suppliers for this procurement process. The requirement for advanced technical specifications emphasises that firms should possess strong capabilities in engineering and customer service to ensure proper training and assembly services are delivered alongside the product.

## Notice

The University of Birmingham has contracted for supply of a Microwave/millimetre source. We need a Microwave/millimetre source with frequency outputs from DC up to 60 GHz and with an offset frequency of 10 kHz or lower and a measurement bandwidth of 1 Hz. We expect the frequency switching to be as low as possible, preferably less than 1 ms. The output spectral purity should have the single sideband (SSB) phase noise better than -120 dBc/Hz; wideband noise better than -150dBc at most frequency ranges; harmonics better than -30dBc and non-harmonic better than -65dBc. The output power should reach 15 dBm at most frequency ranges. Analog signal generators should be able to add amplitude, frequency, phase and pulse modulation. In terms of pulse modulation, the rise/fall time needs to be within 10 nS; on/off ratio better than 80 dB and minimum pulse width better than 20 nS. Multi-channel is a highly desirable feature. Each channel doesn't have to cover the entire spectral range, but the sum up of all the channels should do. It is expected to have a friendly user interface. Proper training course and assembly services are necessary.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e75c0f2c-1623-4567-89d1-efb8ccd22f8c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 17 Dec 2020 - 12 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £68,641 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £68,641 |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 2TT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 31711422 - Microwave equipment

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2021 at 10:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e75c0f2c-1623-4567-89d1-efb8ccd22f8c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e75c0f2c-1623-4567-89d1-efb8ccd22f8c
  19th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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