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title: "ITT - VNA WR3.4 Frequency Extenders 220-330 GHz"
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buyer: "NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY"
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# ITT - VNA WR3.4 Frequency Extenders 220-330 GHz

Buyer: NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8df7e4c2-3b0a-4729-89f7-3efb500b7d25

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## Summary

The National Physical Laboratory is seeking tenders for the procurement of two VNA frequency extender heads in the WR-3.4 waveguide band for high-frequency measurements ranging from 220 to 330 GHz. This procurement opportunity falls under the category of Laboratory, optical, and precision equipment and is located in London, United Kingdom. The tender deadline for submission is 18th September 2023, with a contract period starting on 16th October 2023 and ending on 16th October 2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in manufacturing or supplying high-frequency measurement equipment to expand their operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialize in RF and microwave technology, as well as calibration services for compound semiconductor devices, would be well-suited to compete. By meeting the technical requirements outlined, businesses can potentially enhance their market presence and contribute to groundbreaking metrology work supporting future communication networks and quantum applications.

## Notice

The National Physical Laboratory [NPL] Electromagnetic Technologies department is looking to extend their high-frequency vector network analyser (VNA) measurement capability to the 220 to 330 GHz range to enable ground-breaking metrology work to be carried out underpinning future communication networks and quantum applications. This new capability will also lead to the extension of multiple measurement services, including impedance, RF power, microwave antenna, and on-wafer measurement of compound semiconductor devices (a new calibration service being launched). The extension of high frequency electrical measurement capability to the 220 to 330 GHz band will complement existing capability at NPL currently from DC to 220 GHz and 500 to 750 GHz. The requirement is for two VNA frequency extender heads in the WR-3.4 waveguide band (220 to 330 GHz, WM-864, J-Band) which can interface with a Keysight N5247B PNA-X VNA to perform characterisations, primarily in the form of S-parameter measurements, of 1 and 2-port devices in this waveguide band. A WR-3.4 calibration kit is also required. Delivery date is by December 2023. Additional information: Please ensure that you register on Bravo Solutions (link below) to obtain the documents and submit your interest / intention to bid.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3483a72-f14a-4e18-9420-06470a9ac90d |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 15 Oct 2023 - 16 Oct 2024 |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 18 Aug 2023 at 09:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3483a72-f14a-4e18-9420-06470a9ac90d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b3483a72-f14a-4e18-9420-06470a9ac90d
  18th August 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
  Please ensure that you register on Bravo Solutions (link below) to obtain the documents and submit your interest / intention to bid

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