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title: "Request For Quotation Vector Network Analyser"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4ce87785-5e87-4eb1-b8b2-5152db05363e"
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# Request For Quotation Vector Network Analyser

Buyer: NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4ce87785-5e87-4eb1-b8b2-5152db05363e

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## Summary

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is currently seeking quotations for the procurement of a fully featured Vector Network Analyser, covering a frequency range from 100 kHz to 40 GHz. This procurement falls under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, with a procurement method classified as a limited competitive quotation below threshold. The tender was published on 29 January 2021, and submissions are due by 12 February 2021. The successful contract will commence on 1 March 2021 and continue until 1 March 2022. Interested suppliers should note that all submissions must be made through the LUPC Bravo e-Procurement portal.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment and technology, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies that manufacture or supply precision instruments are well-suited to compete for this contract. By engaging in this procurement, businesses can expand their market presence while contributing to the advancements in engineering and scientific research at the NPL.

## Notice

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) require a fully featured Vector Network Analyser covering the frequency range from 100kHz to 40GHz. Additional information: TED PIN Notice 2020/S 162-395276. link to Prior Information Notice on TED published in August 2020. The Authority is using the LUPC Bravo e-Procurement portal to conduct the procurement process. All Suppliers must register their company via the LUPC Bravo Portal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfc6cf0c-aad8-46aa-b4d5-a9f4852913c3 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2021 - 1 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2021 at 21:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfc6cf0c-aad8-46aa-b4d5-a9f4852913c3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfc6cf0c-aad8-46aa-b4d5-a9f4852913c3
  29th January 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
  LUPC Bravo e-Tendering portal

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