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title: "SDR Test Bed & Deep Learning System enhancements"
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# SDR Test Bed & Deep Learning System enhancements

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-402c79ff-9f4c-4fff-a792-6b3fa3202cf4

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has completed the procurement process for the "SDR Test Bed & Deep Learning System enhancements" project, classified under the Radio frequency (RF) diodes industry category. The contract was awarded to ROHDE & SCHWARZ U.K. LIMITED on 16th December 2024, with the contract period running from 16th December 2024 to 31st March 2025. The project is located in Salisbury, England (postcode SP40JQ), and the tender process was conducted through a single tender action, below threshold, with a direct procurement method. This procurement stage reached the award phase, and the contract value was set at £105,455 GBP.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in radio frequency and deep learning systems. SMEs are particularly well-suited to compete in similar tenders in this domain, as the procurement process aligns with the size and capabilities of SMEs. The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory’s engagement in such high-tech enhancements opens doors for enterprises aiming to expand their portfolios in defence technology solutions and radio frequency applications.

## Notice

SDR Test Bed

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b655ef0b-17d8-4b88-9de0-73385dba6508 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 16 Dec 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £105,455 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £105,455 |
| 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 | ROHDE & SCHWARZ |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 31712349 - Radio frequency (RF) diodes

## Release History

- 14 Jan 2025 at 14:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b655ef0b-17d8-4b88-9de0-73385dba6508

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b655ef0b-17d8-4b88-9de0-73385dba6508
  14th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d64c83a6-44d4-40ce-ac6d-24f68dd34f28
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b39821df-7ee1-4d4d-86b4-bdeab94c08b6

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