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title: "Vector Network Analyser"
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# Vector Network Analyser

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5befeaa6-acf8-4292-b392-e666ec61fff6

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## Summary

The University of Exeter has successfully completed a procurement process for a Vector Network Analyser, a piece of laboratory equipment classified under 'Laboratory, optical and precision equipment (excl. glasses)'. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, with the tender process officially ending on 27th August 2020. The awarded contract is valued at £109,555.99, and will run from 1st October 2020 until 1st October 2025. The delivery location for this procurement is in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The contracting authority is based in Exeter and can be contacted via Leah Jones at procurement@exeter.ac.uk.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in laboratory equipment and related technologies. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in precision instruments, especially those aligned with academic and research institutions, would be well-positioned to engage in similar tenders. As the University of Exeter is an educational institution, suppliers who can offer innovative solutions to support postgraduate and research activities may find opportunities for collaboration and long-term business growth.

## Notice

The Physics team at the University of Exeter will be using the vector network analyser (VNA) in experiments run by postgraduate students, postdoctoral and academic staff. The samples studied in the experiments will be formed either between interdigital transducers (IDTs) or on top of microwave transmission lines (TLs).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35293e93-65eb-4777-b0cc-74b3af47d101 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2020 - 1 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £133,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £109,555 |
| 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 EXETER |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX4 4QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Duryard and St James |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ROHDE & SCHWARZ |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 2 Oct 2020 at 08:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35293e93-65eb-4777-b0cc-74b3af47d101

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35293e93-65eb-4777-b0cc-74b3af47d101
  2nd October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=34010&B=EXETER
  Applicants need to register their interest on the University of Exeter's electronic tendering System link above. The procurement exercise is completely managed via this system. Registration is free of charge to potential suppliers.
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/53042
  To access documents please follow the link above

## Notice URLs

- http://www.exeter.ac.uk

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