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title: "PXI System Configuration"
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# PXI System Configuration

Buyer: DURHAM UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-838b4014-e8ef-4c00-933c-578928b6ce09

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## Summary

Durham University has successfully completed a tender process for the "PXI System Configuration," aimed at enhancing their control and measurement technology capabilities. This procurement falls within the goods category, specifically concerning laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, with a focus on meeting challenges associated with today's electrical grid. The tender was initiated on 5 February 2019, following a direct procurement method that involved a single tender action below the threshold. The tender period ended on 25 January 2019, and the awarded contract is effective from 5 February 2019 to 27 January 2020, with the delivery specified for the North East of England.

This opportunity presents a considerable potential for business growth, particularly for SMEs specialising in laboratory and measurement technologies. Companies that can provide innovative solutions related to PXI systems, test and measurement, and data acquisition would find themselves well-suited to compete for similar tenders. Engaging with Durham University could pave the way for long-term partnerships, given the university's ongoing commitment to advancing their engineering capabilities in complex electrical systems.

## Notice

Durham University Department of Engineering require the configuration of its PCI eXtensions for Instrumentation. (PXI) is a rugged PC-based platform that offers a high-performance, low-cost deployment solution for measurement and automation systems. PXI combines the Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) electrical bus with the rugged, modular Eurocard mechanical packaging of CompactPCI and adds specialized synchronization buses and key software features. PXI also adds mechanical, electrical, and software features that define complete systems for test and measurement, data acquisition, and manufacturing applications. These systems serve applications such as manufacturing test, military and aerospace, machine monitoring, automotive, and industrial test.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7250aea7-af17-488b-a087-eec3767d5f0c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jan 2019 |
| Contract period | 5 Feb 2019 - 27 Jan 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | DURHAM UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 3LE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Durham South |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NATIONAL INSTRUMENTS CORPORATION (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2019 at 15:19 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7250aea7-af17-488b-a087-eec3767d5f0c
- 5 Feb 2019 at 15:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7250aea7-af17-488b-a087-eec3767d5f0c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7250aea7-af17-488b-a087-eec3767d5f0c
  5th February 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://dur.ac.uk/procurement

## Provenance

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