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title: "Communications Channel Emulator"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY"
published: "2021-08-27"
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# Communications Channel Emulator

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-401126fe-8194-4c10-8cbb-70f579b84ac1

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, located in Salisbury, England, has recently completed a procurement process titled "Communications Channel Emulator". This contract, classified under the industry category of Radio, television, communication, telecommunication, and related equipment, was awarded following an open procurement method. Key dates include the tender period, which ended on 27 July 2021, with the contract commencing on 13 August 2021 and concluding on 31 January 2022. The total value of the awarded contract stands at £299,999.78.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the communications and technology sectors, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) given their eligibility for this contract. Companies specialising in telecommunication equipment and services could find this an advantageous opportunity to scale their operations and expand their market presence by competing for similar contracts in the future.

## Notice

This is a notice to advice of a recent purchase we have made through a 7 week open competition.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14207cd5-539e-47ad-be87-029908b2dc21 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 12 Aug 2021 - 31 Jan 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £299,999 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £299,999 |
| 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 | DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

## Release History

- 27 Aug 2021 at 09:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14207cd5-539e-47ad-be87-029908b2dc21

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14207cd5-539e-47ad-be87-029908b2dc21
  27th August 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/647a9a5c-3d5a-4240-8a4f-add92321b9ae

## Provenance

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