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title: "67GHz Delta Tuners with Associated Hardware and Software for Load Pull System"
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# 67GHz Delta Tuners with Associated Hardware and Software for Load Pull System

Buyer: COMPOUND SEMICONDUCTOR APPLICATIONS CATAPULT LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-798ba56c-67dd-45ff-8a3c-f5e7cc0b24b8

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the acquisition of "67GHz Delta Tuners with Associated Hardware and Software for Load Pull System" by the Compound Semiconductor Applications Catapult Limited. This project falls under the classification of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, with a budget of £80,000. The tender was published on 11th December 2021, and the tender period concluded on 7th January 2022. The delivery address for the supplies is located in Newport, Wales, and the contract period is scheduled from 21st January 2022 to 20th January 2026. The procurement method used is an open procedure below threshold, reflecting a transparent solicitation process.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the precision equipment sector, particularly those specialising in RF laboratory equipment and semiconductor technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in precision manufacturing and R&D support for high-speed RF devices would be well-positioned to compete. As the equipment is crucial for both research and development as well as compliance testing, companies that can provide innovative technological solutions and high-quality components may find substantial growth opportunities by engaging with the CSA Catapult's projects.

## Notice

Scope The Delta tuners form a part of a new load (and source) pull system to enable the RF laboratory to carry out load pull measurements to 67GHz. This will allow for measurement of the input and output large signal impedances of the DUT, input delivered power and real added efficiency, and in-situ absolute tuner Gamma removing the reliance on mechanical tuner repeatability. 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. The equipment will be located in the RF Laboratory of the CSA Catapult as the main objective for the acquisition is to use the equipment to characterise high speed RF devices (bare die semiconductor) and built-up RF modules (amplifiers). System Outline The system shall comprise of 2 RF tuner heads (load and source) and a 4-axis bed on which they are supported along with other probes which will connect the DC voltages to the device under test. The equipment shall interface to the 67 GHz Keysight PNA-X that is currently located in the RF lab along with a companion PC running windows O.S. which contains the software that is supplied to run the tests. Refurbished offerings will be considered provided warranties are included. The system is required by the end of March 2022. Additional information: To express interest in this opportunity and receive the procurement documents, please email procurement@csa.catapult.org.uk with the reference ICT-2021-057 in the subject field.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98e04d35-785c-496f-8924-4a2d6672d633 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 27 Jan 2022 - 26 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £90,000 |
| 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 | 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 | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | APC TECHNOLOGY GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 21 Apr 2022 at 10:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98e04d35-785c-496f-8924-4a2d6672d633
- 11 Dec 2021 at 12:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28fe5143-898d-45f6-9f0b-9a346a673389

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98e04d35-785c-496f-8924-4a2d6672d633
  21st April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28fe5143-898d-45f6-9f0b-9a346a673389
  11th December 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://csa.catapult.org.uk

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