--- title: "Real-time Oscilloscope & Optical Modulation Analyser" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5bef291b-28bb-4e9e-acc2-3f1ab578df0b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5bef291b-28bb-4e9e-acc2-3f1ab578df0b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5bef291b-28bb-4e9e-acc2-3f1ab578df0b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5bef291b-28bb-4e9e-acc2-3f1ab578df0b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON" published: "2023-06-13" --- # Real-time Oscilloscope & Optical Modulation Analyser Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5bef291b-28bb-4e9e-acc2-3f1ab578df0b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5bef291b-28bb-4e9e-acc2-3f1ab578df0b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5bef291b-28bb-4e9e-acc2-3f1ab578df0b.json) ## Summary The University of Southampton has awarded a contract for the purchase of a Real-time Oscilloscope & Optical Modulation Analyser, with a value of £1,199,820.40 GBP. The procurement method used was an open procedure (above threshold), with a tender period ending on 9th May 2023. The contract period is set to start on 2nd June 2023 and end on 1st October 2026. The University is located in Southampton, England, and the procurement falls under the industry category of Oscilloscopes. This provides an opportunity for businesses, especially those in the technology and research sectors, to engage with the University of Southampton and potentially supply goods or services related to this specialised equipment. This tender by the University of Southampton for a Real-time Oscilloscope & Optical Modulation Analyser presents an opportunity for SMEs and businesses in the technology and research sectors to participate. The project involves setting up an open experimental facility for the UK research community, allowing users to conduct experiments across different wavelengths and signal analyses at high speeds. Businesses capable of providing innovative solutions related to advanced signal processing and experimental systems are well-suited to compete for this tender. The University's procurement process is currently at the award stage, highlighting a chance for successful suppliers to engage in a long-term contract with the University in South East England. ## Notice This purchase is for a Real-Time Oscilloscope and Optical Modulation Analyser and is part of a project that aims at establishing an open experimental facility for the UK research community that will enable its users to experiment over a wide range of wavelengths, and generate, detect and analyse signals at unprecedented speeds. The new facility will enable the characterisation of signals in time and will offer a detailed analysis of their frequency components. Coherent detection will be possible, thereby offering information on both the amplitude and phase characteristics of the signals. This unique capability of the new equipment will enable its users to devise and execute a range of novel experiments. For example, it will be possible to experiment using signals, such as those that will be adopted in the communication networks of the future. It will make it possible to reveal the characteristics of novel devices and components to an extent that has previously not been possible. It will also be possible to analyse the response of experimental systems in unprecedented detail. How to obtain the Tender Documents The Tender documents can be accessed when logged into In-Tend by selecting 'View Details' on the relevant tender advert and clicking the 'Express Interest' tab. Once in the tender there are five tabs - 'Tender', 'ITT - documents', 'Correspondence', 'Clarifications' and 'History'. Select the 2nd tab (ITT - documents) where you will find useful information under 'Tender Details'. 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Receiving Notification Emails To ensure you receive email alerts and notifications from our system, please add the email domain '@in-tendorganiser.co.uk' to your Safe Senders list. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6590327-7ee7-4747-bff1-dd76794d94e3 | | 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 | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Jun 2023 | | Submission deadline | 9 May 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 8 Jun 2023 | | Contract period | 8 Jun 2023 - 8 Oct 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,200,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £1,199,820 | | 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON | | Locality | SOUTHAMPTON | | Post town | Southampton | | Postcode | SO17 1BJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton | | Local authority | Southampton | | Electoral ward | Portswood | | Westminster constituency | Southampton Test | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | KEYSIGHT TECHNOLOGIES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38342000 - Oscilloscopes ## Release History - 13 Jun 2023 at 14:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6590327-7ee7-4747-bff1-dd76794d94e3 - 5 Apr 2023 at 13:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea62157c-b966-4e2d-8bb7-28c3ee66d890 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6590327-7ee7-4747-bff1-dd76794d94e3 13th June 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea62157c-b966-4e2d-8bb7-28c3ee66d890 5th April 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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