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title: "Request for Quote for Low Noise Microwave Synthesizers"
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# Request for Quote for Low Noise Microwave Synthesizers

Buyer: NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-33c14715-c720-4904-a772-ae4b1e187a52

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## Summary

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is currently conducting a procurement process for the acquisition of low noise microwave synthesizers, as outlined in their Request for Quote (RFQ) titled "Request for Quote for Low Noise Microwave Synthesizers". This procurement falls under the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment industry category and is located in Teddington, England. The procurement method employed is a direct single tender action, with a total estimated value of £92,780. The tender period concluded on 18th June 2020, while the contract is set to commence on 23rd July 2020 and will last until 31st December 2020.

This opportunity presents significant potential for suppliers, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs), looking to expand their business in the scientific and technological equipment sectors. Companies offering precision laboratory equipment and those with capabilities in microwave technology would be especially well-positioned to compete in this tender. Suppliers that can demonstrate proven experience and quality in delivering similar equipment will likely have an advantage, making this an attractive opportunity for businesses looking to collaborate with a leading research institution.

## Notice

Purpose and Scope of this RFQ The National Physical Laboratory [NPL] The National Physical Laboratory requires a low noise microwave frequency synthesizer to provide an interrogation microwave signal for a caesium fountain atomic clock. The synthesizer should phase lock to external reference source in RF range. Requirement is for 2 units. Additional information: 1. Instructions for Submitting an RFQ 1.1 "Authority" means the public sector contracting authority, or anyone acting on behalf of the contracting authority, that is seeking to invite suitable Suppliers to participate in this procurement process. 1.2 "You"/ "Your" or "Supplier" means the body completing these questions i.e. the legal entity seeking to be invited to the next stage of the procurement process and responsible for the information provided. The 'Supplier' is intended to cover any economic operator as defined by the Public Contract Regulations 2015 and could be a registered company; charitable organisation; Voluntary Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE); Special Purpose Vehicle; or other form of entity. 1.3 The Authority is using the LUPC Bravo e-Tendering 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.shtml Any issues surrounding access and functionality of the LUPC Bravo System must be directed to Bravo Helpdesk on +44 800 069 8630 or email help@bravosolution.co.uk Delays in response as a result of technical difficulties will not assure that extensions to the bid submission date will be given. Where there are further issues, which Bravo Solutions cannot resolve then the associated Buyer at NPL can be emailed at nina.heath@npl.co.uk or procurement@npl.co.uk All documentation and attachments provided by NPL will be available on Bravo. All communication and submission of RFQ documents must be uploaded and carried out via the Bravo e-Tendering Portal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ff04bee-96f8-4c84-ba28-d347e42857a3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jun 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jul 2020 |
| Contract period | 12 Jul 2020 - 31 Oct 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £92,780 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £92,780 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPECTRADYNAMICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 15 Jul 2020 at 14:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ff04bee-96f8-4c84-ba28-d347e42857a3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ff04bee-96f8-4c84-ba28-d347e42857a3
  15th July 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
  RFQ Instructions

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