--- title: "GB-Salisbury: Signal and Spectrum Analyser" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-799dfe87-9905-448f-bdb5-03902fd14c87" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-799dfe87-9905-448f-bdb5-03902fd14c87" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-799dfe87-9905-448f-bdb5-03902fd14c87.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-799dfe87-9905-448f-bdb5-03902fd14c87.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DSTL PORTON DOWN" published: "2018-03-19" --- # GB-Salisbury: Signal and Spectrum Analyser Buyer: DSTL PORTON DOWN Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-799dfe87-9905-448f-bdb5-03902fd14c87 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-799dfe87-9905-448f-bdb5-03902fd14c87) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-799dfe87-9905-448f-bdb5-03902fd14c87.json) ## Summary The procurement process pertains to the DSTL Porton Down organisation, which is seeking to acquire a Rohde & Schwarz FSW26 Signal and Spectrum Analyzer. The tender falls within the goods category, specifically focused on spectrum analysers, and is located in Salisbury, England. The current stage of the procurement is active, featuring an open procurement method under the open procedure below the threshold. The deadline for submission of tenders is set for 20th March 2018, with the contract period anticipated to commence on 22nd March 2018 and extend until 25th April 2019. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in advanced electronic equipment and testing solutions, particularly those capable of providing complex measurement technology. Companies with a strong focus on research and development or those that have established themselves in the technology sector would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement will enable bidders to engage with a governmental organisation seeking cutting-edge solutions, thereby promoting growth and potential partnerships in future projects. ## Notice This Notice is a VTN / Voluntary Transparency Notice. This Notice advises that the Authority has decided to negotiate a contract with Rohde and Limited for the supply of Quantity One x Rohde & Schwarz FSW26 Signal and Spectrum Analyzer with the following factory fitted options: FSW-B24 RF preamplifier, 30dB FSW-B160R Real-time spectrum analyser with 80MHz to 160Mhz bandwidth extension This particular vendor has been selected asthe Authority requires the near Real-time functionality that only the FSW26 along with the FSW-B160R offers. Added to this, Authoruty staff have created over time a library of software scripts that run complex experiments that can be stored within the memory area of the analyzer. This allows multiple measurement runs to be conducted in the fraction of the time. Rohde & Schwarz are the only Vendor, in this instance, who can provide a Spectrum Analyser to enable the requirements of the Authority to be met.. The Authority are being offered an Ex Demonstration Unit, that will provide the value for money the organisation will require but will not compromise on the aftercare that would be attached to purchasing a new unit. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'GB-Salisbury: Signal and Spectrum Analyser'. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99ddd44b-07f4-4fb4-973e-ad50985d02cf | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Mar 2018 | | Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 22 Mar 2018 - 25 Apr 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £113,000 | | 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 | DSTL PORTON DOWN | | Locality | SALISBURY | | Post town | Salisbury | | Postcode | SP4 0JQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire | | Local authority | Wiltshire | | Electoral ward | Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley | | Westminster constituency | Salisbury | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38433300 - Spectrum analyser ## Release History - 19 Mar 2018 at 10:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99ddd44b-07f4-4fb4-973e-ad50985d02cf ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99ddd44b-07f4-4fb4-973e-ad50985d02cf 19th March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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