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title: "UKRI-3968 Fast AWG (Arbitrary waveform Generator)"
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# UKRI-3968 Fast AWG (Arbitrary waveform Generator)

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ad469190-caab-46db-9910-d3a5d47c9e54

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has completed the procurement process for a fast Arbitrary Waveform Generator (AWG) under the tender titled "UKRI-3968 Fast AWG (Arbitrary waveform Generator)". This tender, classified under the industry category of Laboratory, optical, and precision equipments, was aimed at supporting the development operations at the Chilbolton Observatory in the South East of the United Kingdom. The procurement process was an open procedure, and the contract, valued at £110,086, was awarded on 21 October 2024, following the tender period that ended on 12 August 2024. The contractual obligations run from 13 August 2024 to 30 November 2024.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses that specialise in laboratory and precision equipment, particularly those capable of producing high-frequency signal generators. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) were considered suitable for this tender, offering them a chance to showcase their capabilities and gain entry into more advanced radar technology applications. The winning supplier, Tektronix UK Ltd, a large-scale enterprise based in Berkshire, was well-suited for this project, highlighting the value placed on technically proficient and reliable partnerships in the field of scientific research and innovation.

## Notice

The Chilbolton observatory operates is developing a wide band radar to operate between 8GHz and 12GHz. The plan is to use a linear FM chirp which may need to be modified to include notches in the frequency range or corrections for artifacts caused by the transmitter such as amplitude variations or group delay variation. Thus we are seeking a fast Arbitrary Waveform Generator (AWG) capable of directly generating signals in the range 8GHz to 12GHz at the output.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7418a607-7072-4b17-8b03-3ac1b5493f58 |
| 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 | 21 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 12 Aug 2024 - 30 Nov 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £110,086 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £110,086 |
| 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 | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TEKTRONIX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 21 Oct 2024 at 09:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7418a607-7072-4b17-8b03-3ac1b5493f58

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7418a607-7072-4b17-8b03-3ac1b5493f58
  21st October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=897175349
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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