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title: "The Provision of Vector Network Analysers"
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# The Provision of Vector Network Analysers

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-644c5088-38c5-4345-a056-2b772f8d8312

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## Summary

The University of Southampton is seeking to procure twenty bench-top Vector Network Analyser (VNA) systems for its Electronics and Computer Science department. This procurement is classified under laboratory, optical and precision equipment, with a contract value of £80,000. The procurement method is an open procedure conducted through the electronic Tendering tool, 'In-Tend', with the tender period ending on 22nd May 2019. The contract is expected to commence on 29th May 2019 and will run for one year, concluding on 28th May 2020. The delivery for these systems will take place at the Southampton location, with the designated postal code being SO17 1BJ.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in precision laboratory equipment and technology. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide high-quality VNA systems suitable for laboratory environments will find this an ideal competitive opportunity. With the potential for future upgrades and enhanced measurement features, businesses that offer innovative and adaptable technological solutions will also be well-suited to participate in this tender process.

## Notice

The Electronics and Computer Science (ECS) department require twenty (20) bench-top Vector Network Analyser (VNA) systems. These systems should be suitable for laboratory teaching, and capable of future upgrading to add additional measurement features. The systems must be able to perform essential frequency sweep, electrical readout and storage of information, interpretation, analysis and display of the data information using the VNA's built-in software and/or other equivalent software's. Additional information: The University is utilising an electronic Tendering tool ('In-Tend') to manage this procurement and communicate with Tenderers. Accordingly, there will be no hard copy documents issued to organisations and all communications with the University including the submission of Invitation to Tender Stage Response(s) will be conducted via In-Tend at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsouthampton. If you have any questions on how to use the In-Tend portal web site, generic advice is available from the In-Tend Support team. Please contact support@in-tend.co.uk or telephone 0844 272 8810.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e18a68bd-12e3-4b9b-bbb8-b78c6f4c625b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 22 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 May 2019 |
| Contract period | 29 Jul 2019 - 29 Jul 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £61,913 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PREMIER FARNELL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 23 Nov 2020 at 16:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e18a68bd-12e3-4b9b-bbb8-b78c6f4c625b
- 14 May 2019 at 14:32 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e2b2d9a-4ecb-4549-a692-88d09c115230
- 8 May 2019 at 14:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e2b2d9a-4ecb-4549-a692-88d09c115230

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e18a68bd-12e3-4b9b-bbb8-b78c6f4c625b
  23rd November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e2b2d9a-4ecb-4549-a692-88d09c115230
  14th May 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsouthampton/aspx/Home

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsouthampton

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