--- title: "Evaluation Lab Small Works" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-620019cd-a644-4090-8e37-9f3d1432033e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-620019cd-a644-4090-8e37-9f3d1432033e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-620019cd-a644-4090-8e37-9f3d1432033e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-620019cd-a644-4090-8e37-9f3d1432033e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "COMPOUND SEMICONDUCTOR APPLICATIONS CATAPULT LIMITED" published: "2020-04-03" --- # Evaluation Lab Small Works Buyer: COMPOUND SEMICONDUCTOR APPLICATIONS CATAPULT LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-620019cd-a644-4090-8e37-9f3d1432033e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-620019cd-a644-4090-8e37-9f3d1432033e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-620019cd-a644-4090-8e37-9f3d1432033e.json) ## Summary The Compound Semiconductor Applications Catapult Limited is currently undertaking an open tender for the project titled "Evaluation Lab Small Works." This procurement falls under the construction industry category and is located in Newport, Wales. The tender period is set to close on 17th April 2020, with a contract period commencing on 18th May 2020 and lasting until 18th May 2021. The estimated contract value is between £110,000 and £140,000, aimed at completing the evaluation lab within the existing facility by assessing and constructing the necessary infrastructure to support research and development in high-speed communications. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in construction and engineering services, particularly those with expertise in laboratory design and installation. Companies that have capabilities in delivering technical infrastructure for complex research environments, especially in semiconductor applications and associated fields such as photonics and RF, will be well-suited to compete. Businesses looking to expand their market presence in high-tech research facilities can leverage this opportunity to align with the Catapult's innovative projects and potential commercial ventures. ## Notice The Works will take place at an existing building located in the South Wales area. The facility is shared with another company and accounts for approximately 3,000m2. The space is split between open plan offices and specialist laboratories (Power Electronics, RF/Microwave, Photonics, Advanced Packaging and Electronics The project will be the completion of the Evaluation Lab, the works to this lab were commenced as part of the original CAT A and CAT B Design and Build Project, but were halted due to a change in the proposed use of the lab. The build project will be to create a specialist environment that will facilitate a wide variety of research and development projects in the field of Compound Semi-Conductor Applications The Catapult (the Employer) requires the evaluation of the existing services and the Design and Build of the Evaluation Lab testing space at their new office at the Innovation Centre, Imperial Park, Newport. This test and measurement equipment will be used for R&D during the Catapult's collaborative and internal projects whilst also providing potential commercial opportunities in compliance and pre-qualification testing against a range of standards for high speed communications. The equipment will be located in the Photonics Laboratory of the CSA Catapult as the main objective for the acquisition is to use the equipment to characterise high speed optical communications modules. However, the use of the equipment could be relevant to all three technical sections (Photonics, Power Electronics and RF). The equipment will be required to be delivered to the laboratory in Newport, Wales, by the end of May 2020. Additional information: To express interest in this requirement and receive the tender documents, please email procurement@csa.catapult.org.uk with the reference PRO-2020-036 in the subject field. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6bdcaebb-6b63-4479-ab5b-7df229b5ce0d | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Apr 2020 | | Submission deadline | 17 Apr 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 17 May 2020 - 18 May 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £140,000 | | 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 | COMPOUND SEMICONDUCTOR APPLICATIONS CATAPULT LIMITED | | Locality | NEWPORT | | Post town | Newport | | Postcode | NP10 8BE | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport | | Local authority | Newport | | Electoral ward | Tredegar Park and Marshfield | | Westminster constituency | Newport West and Islwyn | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45210000 - Building construction work ## Release History - 3 Apr 2020 at 12:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6bdcaebb-6b63-4479-ab5b-7df229b5ce0d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6bdcaebb-6b63-4479-ab5b-7df229b5ce0d 3rd April 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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