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title: "Microwave Synthesiser - contract award"
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# Microwave Synthesiser - contract award

Buyer: NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-471549d8-ced6-4801-97ba-39fa21feba5d

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## Summary

The National Physical Laboratory is seeking to procure a precision microwave signal generator, having recently completed the tender process for this contract, which has been awarded to Keysight Technologies UK Ltd. The contract, valued at £36,000, falls under the category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment. The procurement method employed was a limited competitive quotation, with the tender period concluding on 3rd November 2021. The contract commenced on 20th December 2021 and is scheduled to run until 31st March 2022, with the delivery address located in London, United Kingdom.

This awarded contract presents an opportunity for businesses in the precision laboratory equipment sector to expand their market engagement and collaborate with prominent institutions like the National Physical Laboratory. Vendors specialising in goods related to laboratory and optical instruments, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), could find this an advantageous opportunity for growth. Companies capable of supplying high-quality laboratory equipment and willing to participate in competitive quotation processes will be well-positioned to target similar future contracts.

## Notice

Following a competition, NPL has awarded a contract for the supply of a precision microwave signal generator to Keysight Technologies UK Ltd.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7dd0c414-68b3-4196-abf3-5a5ddb98d344 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 20 Dec 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £36,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £36,000 |
| 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 | 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2021 at 15:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7dd0c414-68b3-4196-abf3-5a5ddb98d344

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7dd0c414-68b3-4196-abf3-5a5ddb98d344
  20th December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.npl.co.uk

## Provenance

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