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title: "GB-Salisbury: RF Signal Generator/Synthesizer"
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# GB-Salisbury: RF Signal Generator/Synthesizer

Buyer: DSTL PORTON DOWN  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b70ba67f-d782-472c-bde9-3519b6c6b0ca

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## Summary

The tender with the title "GB-Salisbury: RF Signal Generator/Synthesizer" is issued by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) based in Salisbury, UK. This procurement process falls under the goods category, specifically for signal generators, and is currently in the active phase of an open procedure. Bids for this contract must be submitted by 20 March 2018, with a contract period scheduled to commence on 22 March 2018 and concluding on 29 March 2018. The estimated contract value is £113,000, with a minimum value of £10,000.

This opportunity presents a significant potential for businesses specialising in electronic equipment and technologies, particularly those who can supply Radio Frequency Signal Generators/Synthesizers that meet specific technical requirements. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in the relevant technology and offer effective aftercare services will be well-positioned to compete. Given the nature of the contract and procurement process, this tender may particularly attract larger providers with established capabilities in high-precision signal generation equipment.

## 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 Radio Frequency Signal Generator/Synthesizer. This particular vendor has been selected as Keysight Technologies UK Limited are the only Vendor who can provide a RF Signal Generator/Synthesizer to the required Frequency Range 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 Generator/Synthesizer'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e503304-38db-4c7c-b9c8-177ac9d91718 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 22 Mar 2018 - 29 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £113,000 |
| 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 | 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34999100 - Signal generators

## Release History

- 16 Mar 2018 at 14:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e503304-38db-4c7c-b9c8-177ac9d91718

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e503304-38db-4c7c-b9c8-177ac9d91718
  16th March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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