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title: "Awarded RFQ - 40 GHz RF signal generator"
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buyer: "NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY"
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# Awarded RFQ - 40 GHz RF signal generator

Buyer: NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-74f4027c-384a-447f-a262-eb46d3c93d01

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## Summary

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) has awarded a contract for a radio frequency signal generator with an output frequency of up to 40 GHz. This procurement falls within the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment category and is located in Teddington, London. The procurement method was competitive quotation (below threshold) with the tender period ending on 14th October 2021. The contract, valued at £45,274, commenced on 22nd November 2021 and will run until 22nd November 2022.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in laboratory equipment and goods to expand their business. Companies that manufacture or supply advanced technological instruments suitable for laboratory environments would be particularly well-positioned to engage in future contracts of a similar nature with the National Physical Laboratory, enhancing their market presence and potential for growth.

## Notice

The National Physical Laboratory [NPL] requirement is for a radio frequency signal generator with an output frequency up to 40 GHz NPL require a stand-alone RF signal generator with continuous wave output from 20 MHz to 40 GHz at a power level of +10 dBm across all operating frequencies.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a027c70c-3713-4e36-80f6-bf543f0dbcc8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 22 Nov 2021 - 22 Nov 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £45,274 |
| 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 | 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 |

## 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

- 29 Nov 2021 at 15:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a027c70c-3713-4e36-80f6-bf543f0dbcc8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a027c70c-3713-4e36-80f6-bf543f0dbcc8
  29th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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