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title: "RFQ - Contract Awarded - 20 GHz high accuracy synthesizer"
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# RFQ - Contract Awarded - 20 GHz high accuracy synthesizer

Buyer: NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-19073745-b1ce-4e8a-bc8b-cd15bbe52ccd

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## Summary

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) has completed a procurement process for a 20 GHz high accuracy synthesiser, aimed at providing a radio frequency source for evaluating superconducting devices and circuits. This process was classified under the CPV category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment, and took place in Teddington, London, England. The procurement method was a limited competitive quotation, with the tender period ending on 22 January 2021, and the contract commenced on 9 March 2021 and concluded on 21 June 2021. The contract, valued at £94,871.72, was awarded to Keysight Technologies UK Limited and officially published on 24 August 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in precision laboratory equipment and scientific instrumentation, particularly those capable of offering innovative technology solutions. Businesses that can deliver or enhance radio frequency sources, scientific software, and interfacing solutions would be well-positioned to explore similar future tenders. Suppliers should consider being registered on the LUPC Bravo e-Procurement portal to participate in upcoming opportunities in this sector.

## Notice

The National Physical Laboratory [NPL] requirement is for a radio frequency [rf] source covering the range up to 20 GHz for evaluation of superconducting devices and circuits. The device characterisation includes automated frequency and power sweeps of the rf output whilst maintaining a frequency lock to an external frequency reference. The source should have at least one computer interface and be suitable for operation in an ordinary laboratory environment. Software drivers for commonly available scientific software would be an advantage.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c1fff23-4fff-446d-bf81-9dd16d25d645 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 9 Mar 2021 - 21 Jun 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £94,871 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KEYSIGHT TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 24 Aug 2021 at 14:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c1fff23-4fff-446d-bf81-9dd16d25d645
- 22 Dec 2020 at 16:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88e0b9e2-fd4a-4d97-9498-8889451d0047

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c1fff23-4fff-446d-bf81-9dd16d25d645
  24th August 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88e0b9e2-fd4a-4d97-9498-8889451d0047
  22nd December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
  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. This can be done via the following link https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtm

## Notice URLs

- https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtm

## Provenance

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