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title: "Probe Station"
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# Probe Station

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3dce4070-46ec-497d-bdc8-d8987f89ef4f

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## Summary

The UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD is conducting a procurement process for a probe station as part of their initiative to acquire equipment for measuring devices, antennas, circuits, and materials up to 110 GHz. This tender was published on 16th August 2018 and is classified under the Electrical equipment and apparatus category, with an estimated value of £130,000. The open procurement method allows for competitive bidding, and the tender period ended on 10th September 2018, with the contract period set from 31st January 2019 to 4th February 2019. All submissions and correspondence must go through the In-tend platform.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of high-frequency measurement equipment, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of providing the necessary products and technical expertise. Companies that specialise in antenna measurement systems, vector network analysers, or complementary equipment would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging with the UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD could open pathways for future collaborations in advanced technology sectors.

## Notice

The equipment to be procured will form a facility to measure devices, antennas, circuits and materials in the frequency range up to 110 GHz. It is important that equipment will measure on-wafer antennas and devices before and after bonding /packaging. It is important that all the equipment is compatible with each other - see dependencies. The three items of equipment to be purchased under separate tenders are: 1. Antenna Measurement System; 2. Vector network analyser; 3. Probe station. The probe station will provide contact to on-wafer components such as antennas and devices and must be compatible with the network analyser and millimeter wave extension modules Additional information: All tender documents, correspondence and tender returns must be conducted through In-tend via the link shown above

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/364d8053-df54-44c3-9a32-94fc133a7425 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2019 - 31 Jan 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £130,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £55,000 |
| 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 | MPI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 31600000 - Electrical equipment and apparatus

## Release History

- 25 Oct 2018 at 11:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/364d8053-df54-44c3-9a32-94fc133a7425
- 16 Aug 2018 at 15:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60615faa-4f6c-42f6-885d-738bbd45238a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/364d8053-df54-44c3-9a32-94fc133a7425
  25th October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/60615faa-4f6c-42f6-885d-738bbd45238a
  16th August 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield/aspx/Home

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