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title: "Awarded RFQ - 10 kHz to 250 MHz 500 Watt Amplifier"
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# Awarded RFQ - 10 kHz to 250 MHz 500 Watt Amplifier

Buyer: NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8ad223d2-1c31-4e6c-a07c-4ce27db196f2

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## Summary

The National Physical Laboratory has recently awarded a contract for the procurement of a 10 kHz to 250 MHz 500 Watt Amplifier, aimed at replacing its outdated equipment necessary for calibrating radiation hazard probes and field strength sensors. The procurement was executed through a limited method, specifically a competitive quotation process, and concluded on 18th May 2021. The contract period commenced on 5th July 2021 and is set to run until 5th July 2022. The project falls under the category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment and is located in Teddington, London, with an awarded value of £49,819.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory and precision equipment, particularly those that are classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Suppliers capable of providing modern amplification technology and related services would be well-positioned to compete. Given the shift towards updated equipment with expanded functionality, businesses that can demonstrate innovation and reliability in their technology are likely to benefit from engaging in this growing sector.

## Notice

The equipment is required for the calibration of radiation hazard probes and field strength sensors and will replace our existing Amplifier Research 500A100 amplifier. The existing 500 watt amplifiers are over 25 years old and it's output has dropped. The new amplifier will have a wider frequency range, so it will save us moving another amplifier from different calibration area to do measurements from 100 to 250 MHz. Reflective low pass filters will be used on the output of the amplifiers to reduce harmonics to acceptable levels. The proposed amplifier must be able to operate continuously at the rated output power when any harmonics generated are reflected back into the amplifier.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/014137d0-51c3-472d-87da-c7c181cfdb72 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 18 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | 4 Jul 2021 - 5 Jul 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,819 |
| 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 | AMPLIFIER RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 5 Jul 2021 at 10:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/014137d0-51c3-472d-87da-c7c181cfdb72

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/014137d0-51c3-472d-87da-c7c181cfdb72
  5th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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