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title: "Supply and Installation of a VNA (Vector Network Analyser)"
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# Supply and Installation of a VNA (Vector Network Analyser)

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF HUDDERSFIELD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5ab71a81-12c4-459d-8374-8bcdded3cb04

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## Summary

The University of Huddersfield has issued an active tender for the supply and installation of a Vector Network Analyser (VNA). This procurement, funded by the EPSRC Core Equipment Award 2024, falls under the industry category of analysers (CPV code 38434000) with an estimated total value of £350,000 excluding VAT. The procurement process is being conducted via an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 17th March 2025. The contract is set to commence on 2nd June 2025 and conclude by 7th July 2025. The delivery location for the VNA is within the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The open procedure allows for a wide pool of potential tenderers, encouraging competitive proposals. Businesses specializing in advanced analysis equipment, particularly those with experience supplying to academic institutions, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, the contract's value and the strategic benefit of working with a prestigious university make it an attractive prospect for growth-oriented businesses.

## Notice

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: II.1.5) Estimated total value Instead of: Value excluding VAT: PS250,000 Read: Value excluding VAT: PS350,000 Other additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. Supply and Installation of a VNA (Vector Network Analyser) - Over Threshold tender via Research funding granted by the EPSRC Core Equipment Award 2024

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/352fb7d8-c1e8-47cb-9d14-7460fb69ede2 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jun 2025 - 7 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF HUDDERSFIELD |
| Locality | HUDDERSFIELD |
| Post town | Huddersfield |
| Postcode | HD1 3DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees |
| Local authority | Kirklees |
| Electoral ward | Newsome |
| Westminster constituency | Huddersfield |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38434000 - Analysers

## Release History

- 14 Feb 2025 at 16:35 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/352fb7d8-c1e8-47cb-9d14-7460fb69ede2
- 13 Feb 2025 at 15:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/352fb7d8-c1e8-47cb-9d14-7460fb69ede2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/352fb7d8-c1e8-47cb-9d14-7460fb69ede2
  14th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Huddersfield:-Analysers./84X6EW962Z
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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