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title: "Sub 10GHz Fundamental, Harmonics up to 30GHz Load Pull system"
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# Sub 10GHz Fundamental, Harmonics up to 30GHz Load Pull system

Buyer: COMPOUND SEMICONDUCTOR APPLICATIONS CATAPULT LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1d4aef7b-c548-4cf2-b7da-5f6d5ca1d759

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## Summary

The Compound Semiconductor Applications Catapult Limited has initiated a public procurement process for the acquisition of a Sub 10GHz Fundamental, Harmonics up to 30GHz Load Pull system. This equipment, valued at £750,000 GBP, will be used for R&D and potential commercial opportunities in telecommunications. The tender, with ID CON-2022-061, falls under the category of Laboratory, optical, and precision equipments. The procurement method is an Open procedure (above threshold), with a tender period ending on January 16, 2023, and a contract period starting on February 13, 2023, lasting until February 12, 2027. The equipment will be located in Wales, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses interested in telecommunications, R&D, and high-tech equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this tender particularly suitable. Companies engaged in communications, space, defence, and related markets may benefit from participating in this procurement process, opening avenues for business growth and collaboration with the Compound Semiconductor Applications Catapult Limited.

## Notice

This test and measurement equipment will be used for R&D at the Catapult's new Telecoms Centre of Excellence for collaborative and internal projects whilst also providing potential commercial opportunities in compliance and pre-qualification testing. The Telecoms Centre of Excellence will allow CSA Catapult to establish new hubs outside of Newport that will enable the development of regional supply chains, enabling companies to commercialise new technologies associated with communications, space, defence and related markets. The complete standalone load pull system will enable fundamental load-pull from 1.8GHz to 10GHz with 2nd and 3rd harmonic load pull to 30GHz The equipment will be initially located in the RF Laboratory of the CSA Catapult as the main objective for the acquisition is to use the equipment to characterise high speed RF devices (bare die wafer) and built-up RF modules (amplifiers). Additional information: To express interest in the requirement and receive the tender documents, please email procurement@csa.catapult.org.uk with CON-2022-061 in the subject field.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0091fb04-a854-439f-a9fa-6ecffb158f85 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Dec 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 13 Feb 2023 - 12 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £750,000 |
| 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 | COMPOUND SEMICONDUCTOR APPLICATIONS CATAPULT LIMITED |
| Locality | NEWPORT |
| Post town | Newport |
| Postcode | NP10 8BE |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport |
| Local authority | Newport |
| Electoral ward | Tredegar Park and Marshfield |
| Westminster constituency | Newport West and Islwyn |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 9 Dec 2022 at 14:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0091fb04-a854-439f-a9fa-6ecffb158f85

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0091fb04-a854-439f-a9fa-6ecffb158f85
  9th December 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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