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title: "GB-Salisbury: RF Signal Analyzer"
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# GB-Salisbury: RF Signal Analyzer

Buyer: DSTL PORTON DOWN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b2a9b3d2-9b01-4fb3-a415-2cacf69002c0

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## Summary

The procurement process has been completed for the acquisition of an RF Signal Analyzer by DSTL Porton Down, located in Salisbury, United Kingdom. This contract, valued at £79,885, falls under the category of detection and analysis apparatus within the goods procurement sector. The negotiated procedure was utilised for this selective tender, with the contract period spanning from 22nd March 2018 to 26th April 2018. The award notice was published on 14th August 2018, following the successful agreement with Keysight Technologies UK Limited, the sole supplier capable of meeting the specific technical requirements for this project.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the analysis and detection equipment sector, particularly those specialising in electronic measurement and testing solutions. Companies with expertise in providing high-quality RF signal analysis equipment and services would be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. The selective nature of the procurement process may favour established firms with the capability to deliver complex technical specifications efficiently, thereby encouraging innovation and quality in this industry.

## Notice

This Notice is a VTN / Voluntary Transparency Notice. This Notice advises that the Authority has decided to negotiate a contract with Keysight Technologies UK Limited for the supply of Quantity one RF Signal Analyzer. This particular vendor has been selected as Keysight Technologies UK Limited are the only Vendor who can provide a RF Signal Analyzer to the required analysis bandwidth and are the only Vendor, in this instance,to enable the specific technical requirements of the Authority to be met.. The Authority are being offered an Ex Demonstration Unit, that will provide the value for money the organisation will require but will not compromise on the aftercare that would be attached to purchasing a new unit. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'GB-Salisbury: RF Signal Analyzer'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45d8986b-8475-448c-8429-6b78ac65c1a7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 22 Mar 2018 - 26 Apr 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £79,885 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £79,885 |
| 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 | DSTL PORTON DOWN |
| Locality | SALISBURY |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP4 0JQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley |
| Westminster constituency | Salisbury |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KEYSIGHT TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus

## Release History

- 14 Aug 2018 at 08:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45d8986b-8475-448c-8429-6b78ac65c1a7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45d8986b-8475-448c-8429-6b78ac65c1a7
  14th August 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier

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