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title: "GB-Newcastle upon Tyne: T22/0134 - Oscilloscope"
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# GB-Newcastle upon Tyne: T22/0134 - Oscilloscope

Buyer: BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-66baa972-f271-47df-a6f2-ee199c23cc23

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## Summary

The contracting authority, BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED, based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, has initiated a tender process (T22/0134 - Oscilloscope) for the procurement of a high-speed oscilloscope for the Optical Communications Research Group at Northumbria University. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender deadline of August 18, 2023. The procurement falls under the industry category of Oscilloscopes and has a contract period from September 5, 2023, to October 2, 2025. The procurement method used is an open procedure above threshold.

This tender opportunity, suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), presents a chance for businesses dealing with Electronic Components, Test and Measurement Equipment, or related products to engage with cutting-edge research in optical communications. Companies specialising in high-speed communication technologies or aerospace industries may find this tender particularly relevant for business growth. Engaging with this tender could lead to collaborations with research institutions and exposure to advanced technology development projects in the field.

## Notice

Electronic Components and Associated Products; Test and Measurement Equipment; Oscilloscope; The Optical Communications Research Group (OCRG) at Northumbria University specialises in visible light communications, non-linear control systems and optical sensor research. The group is undertaking pioneering work on designing, building and testing a novel, high-speed (1.5 GHz), miniaturised, Free Space Optical Communications (FSOC) terminal for small satellites (CubeSats). As part of the continued development of our state-of-the-art optical communication research facilities, we are now seeking to procure a high-speed oscilloscope that can allow us to characterise the high-speed (1.5 GHz) laser communications channel for the CubeSat terminal development, as well as support all the other ongoing research projects. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/714c2b67-0e2c-4c27-9b7c-3bfbc2d5a2a7 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 Sep 2023 - 2 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| 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 | BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 8ST |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38342000 - Oscilloscopes

## Release History

- 3 Aug 2023 at 10:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/714c2b67-0e2c-4c27-9b7c-3bfbc2d5a2a7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/714c2b67-0e2c-4c27-9b7c-3bfbc2d5a2a7
  3rd August 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Newcastle-upon-Tyne:-T22/0134---Oscilloscope/9K22FBP8ZX
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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