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title: "GB-Salisbury: Signal and Spectrum Analyser"
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# GB-Salisbury: Signal and Spectrum Analyser

Buyer: DSTL PORTON DOWN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2c6193f1-e2a1-40f7-a9af-7b87b7eee6d1

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the buying organisation, DSTL Porton Down, seeking to negotiate a contract for the supply of one Rohde & Schwarz FSW26 Signal and Spectrum Analyzer. This contract falls under the goods category and is classified as a spectrum analyser, with a total value of £65,065. The procurement method utilised is the open procedure (below threshold), with the contract period starting on 22nd March 2018 and ending on 25th April 2019. The tender was awarded on 21st March 2018, which marked its completion.

This tender offers significant opportunities for suppliers in the technology and measurement sectors, particularly those specialising in advanced electronic equipment. Businesses with expertise in high-tech instrumentation and those capable of delivering similar or complementary products may find it beneficial to engage in future tenders from DSTL Porton Down, as the authority has demonstrated a commitment to maintaining high standards in its procurement practices.

## Notice

This Notice is a VTN / Voluntary Transparency Notice. This Notice advises that the Authority has decided to negotiate a contract with Rohde and Limited for the supply of Quantity One x Rohde & Schwarz FSW26 Signal and Spectrum Analyzer with the following factory fitted options: FSW-B24 RF preamplifier, 30dB FSW-B160R Real-time spectrum analyser with 80MHz to 160Mhz bandwidth extension This particular vendor has been selected asthe Authority requires the near Real-time functionality that only the FSW26 along with the FSW-B160R offers. Added to this, Authoruty staff have created over time a library of software scripts that run complex experiments that can be stored within the memory area of the analyzer. This allows multiple measurement runs to be conducted in the fraction of the time. Rohde & Schwarz are the only Vendor, in this instance, who can provide a Spectrum Analyser to enable the requirements of the Authority to be met.. The Authority are being offered an Ex Demonstration Unit, that will provide the value for money the organisation will require but will not compromise on the aftercare that would be attached to purchasing a new unit. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'GB-Salisbury: Signal and Spectrum Analyser'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da48a851-78f6-4f0d-9d32-df39b88dade0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 22 Mar 2018 - 25 Apr 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £65,065 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £65,065 |
| 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 | DSTL PORTON DOWN |
| Locality | SALISBURY |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP4 0JQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley |
| Westminster constituency | Salisbury |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38433300 - Spectrum analyser

## Release History

- 14 Aug 2018 at 11:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da48a851-78f6-4f0d-9d32-df39b88dade0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da48a851-78f6-4f0d-9d32-df39b88dade0
  14th August 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier

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