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title: "RFQ - D-Band VNA Extender Heads"
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# RFQ - D-Band VNA Extender Heads

Buyer: NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8edc3f06-ba42-4abd-84ed-3cd0b8d18a3f

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## Summary

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is currently in the tender stage for the procurement of “RFQ - D-Band VNA Extender Heads” aimed at enhancing their existing measurement capabilities in the D-Band frequency range (110 to 170 GHz). This procurement is classified under goods, specifically within the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The tender was published on 3rd June 2020 and has a closing date for submissions set for 25th June 2020. The contract period will commence from 16th July 2020 and run until 16th July 2021, with delivery required at their facility located in Teddington, London, United Kingdom. The procurement method being employed is a limited competitive quotation process that is below threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the manufacturing or supply of laboratory and precision equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in particular are well-positioned to compete, especially those with capabilities in producing high-frequency measurement devices. Successful bidders will not only contribute to advancing metrological traceability in the field but can also establish a long-term partnership with a reputable institution like NPL, potentially leading to further contracts and business expansion in the scientific and technological sectors.

## Notice

The current state of the art for traceable RF power measurement is up to a maximum frequency of 110 GHz in waveguides. One of the chief goals of the EMPIR project TEMMT - Traceability for electrical measurements at millimetre-wave and terahertz frequencies for communications and electronics technologies - is to develop metrological traceability for power measurements in waveguide in the D-Band, 110 to 170 GHz, thereby improving on the state of the art. NPL's involvement in this project consists of developing a Micro-calorimeter primary standard and direct comparison transfer systems in this band. NPL is also collaborating on the development and testing of metrology grade power sensors suitable to use in a micro-calorimeter. Two port S-parameter measurements are an essential part of the development characterisation and testing of these standards and systems. NPL's current VNA capability can access the WR10 W-Band (75 to 110 GHz) and the WR5 G-Band (140 to 220 GHz) for measurement of S-parameters across all of these frequencies, but not at the intervening frequencies. Therefore NPL's current VNA capability requires extending into the WR6 D-Band. The most effective way to achieve this is for NPL to acquire a pair of WR6 D-Band VNA Extender Heads. These heads are required to be compatible with the Keysight PNA-X, which will be used to drive them. Additional information: Please do not contact the person listed on this notice. Documents can only be obtained through Bravo Solutions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f06a4ec-4c71-4f08-abc2-2e5cacdb4fca |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jun 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jun 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 15 Jul 2020 - 16 Jul 2021 |
| 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

- 3 Jun 2020 at 14:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f06a4ec-4c71-4f08-abc2-2e5cacdb4fca

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f06a4ec-4c71-4f08-abc2-2e5cacdb4fca
  3rd June 2020 - 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.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.npl.co.uk

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