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title: "2777/JN - RF Spectrum and Signal Analyser"
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# 2777/JN - RF Spectrum and Signal Analyser

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-31647a5f-a2cf-4fc5-8508-29e93614a635

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield is seeking to procure an RF Spectrum and Signal Analyser, intended for use in mmWave RF circuit measurements and research within the department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering. This procurement process is currently in the Award stage, following the completion of the tender period which ended on 25 February 2021. The contract has a total value of £82,000 and covers delivery addresses in the Yorkshire and the Humber region. The contract period is set to commence on 25 March 2021 and conclude on 26 March 2021, and the procurement follows an open procedure, suitable for smaller and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses capable of supplying advanced analytical instruments, particularly those specialising in electronic engineering and research tools. Companies that provide RF measurement devices, analysers, or related technologies would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging with the University of Sheffield could lead to further collaborations in academic and research projects, enabling growth and innovation in the relevant sectors.

## Notice

The University of Sheffield's department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering with funding from UKRI require an RF spectrum and signal analyser for use in mmWave RF circuit measurements and research. The analyser should be for bench-top use and be a self-contained instrument. The analyser will be used to capture and test RF signals from next-generation RF circuits on PCB and on chip, within our mmWave measurement lab. This is an open exercise. The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender they must be submitted via the In-tend system, this can be accessed at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield Completed tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65c26b06-f2e3-4343-ab75-4ab4fd224c12 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 26 Mar 2021 - 29 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £82,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £82,193 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S10 2TN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38433300 - Spectrum analyser
- 38434000 - Analysers

## Release History

- 29 Mar 2021 at 14:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65c26b06-f2e3-4343-ab75-4ab4fd224c12
- 25 Jan 2021 at 17:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6608a5d8-c115-420f-93ec-068fbe74e801

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65c26b06-f2e3-4343-ab75-4ab4fd224c12
  29th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6608a5d8-c115-420f-93ec-068fbe74e801
  25th January 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield
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## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield

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