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title: "Prior Information Notice - Vector Network Analyser and Arbitrary Waveform Generator"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-63c8bae8-c4e5-44e0-bf36-5c86f7b83334"
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# Prior Information Notice - Vector Network Analyser and Arbitrary Waveform Generator

Buyer: NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-63c8bae8-c4e5-44e0-bf36-5c86f7b83334

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## Summary

The National Physical Laboratory is initiating a public procurement process with the title "Prior Information Notice - Vector Network Analyser and Arbitrary Waveform Generator." This tender falls under the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment industry category and is located in London, England. Currently at the planning stage, the estimated contract period begins on 30th September 2020 and ends on 1st March 2021. A future notice regarding this opportunity was published on 17th August 2020 with a deadline for responses expected by the end of the same day.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory and precision equipment, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can supply sophisticated testing instruments. Eligible businesses will be well-suited to compete for the two defined lots, which include a Vector Network Analyser with specific technical requirements and an Arbitrary Waveform Generator. Engaging in this procurement process could foster growth for companies equipped to meet the outlined specifications and enhance their market presence.

## Notice

Estimated descriptions Lot 1: Vector Network Analyser (40GHz) Frequency range: 10MHz to 40GHz Frequency resolution: required 10Hz Preferred 1Hz Output power: required: >0dBm Preferred: =1-dBm Dynamic range (for f > 1GHz) >110dB Noise (for f> 1GHz) > 120dBm/Hz Ports: Required 2 Preferred 4 Lot 2: Arbitrary Waveform Generator (analogue bandwidth 8GHz, >20GSa/s) Sampling rate > 10GS/s Analogue bandwidth > 5GHz Bit resolution, Required: >=10 Preferred: 12 or 14 Output amplitude >= 1Vpp Spurious free dynamic range >75dBc Additional information: Requirement divided into 2 Lots. One or more Lots can be awarded to a single supplier.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a564b9be-c355-47a7-98da-1d3277c80eb7 |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Aug 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 17 Aug 2020 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 Sep 2020 - 1 Mar 2021 |
| 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 | Planned |
| 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

- 17 Aug 2020 at 10:41 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a564b9be-c355-47a7-98da-1d3277c80eb7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a564b9be-c355-47a7-98da-1d3277c80eb7
  17th August 2020 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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