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title: "The Provision of a High Speed PRBS Pattern Generator - AWARD"
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# The Provision of a High Speed PRBS Pattern Generator - AWARD

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7a61974a-1ef4-4ec7-a5d6-2c81c8ee0fd7

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## Summary

The University of Southampton is seeking to procure a high speed PRBS pattern generator for electronic and photonic device measurements, with a total contract value of £130,000. The procurement process was conducted via an open procedure, and the award was published on 24 January 2018. The contract is set to run from 24 January 2018 to 31 October 2022. The delivery location for the goods is in Southampton, South East England, with a tender period that closed on 10 October 2017.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in measuring instruments, particularly SMEs that can supply high precision electronic testing equipment. Companies that focus on innovative technology for data measurement and those with experience in meeting the specifications outlined in the tender would be well-positioned to compete. With the ongoing demand for advanced testing solutions in the electronics and photonics sectors, participating in this procurement could help relevant businesses expand their market presence and capabilities.

## Notice

The University of Southampton would like to purchase a high speed PRBS pattern generator for performing high speed data measurements of electronic and photonic devices. The full specifications can be found in File 1 Appendix 1.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1ba4b98-06d2-4e8f-bb8c-7779424f7cfb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Oct 2017 |
| Contract period | 24 Jan 2018 - 31 Oct 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £130,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £130,082 |
| 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 | HAMPSHIRE |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SHF COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38300000 - Measuring instruments

## Release History

- 24 Jan 2018 at 09:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1ba4b98-06d2-4e8f-bb8c-7779424f7cfb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1ba4b98-06d2-4e8f-bb8c-7779424f7cfb
  24th January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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