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title: "RFQ - Low Frequency Vector Network Analyser (VNA) Upgrade"
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# RFQ - Low Frequency Vector Network Analyser (VNA) Upgrade

Buyer: NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bc9d9bee-21fb-42bc-b274-acfb66fb4581

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## Summary

The National Physical Laboratory has awarded a contract for the upgrade of their low frequency Vector Network Analyser (VNA). The procurement process was conducted through an open procedure below threshold. The contract is valued at £34,997 GBP and will be in effect from May 26, 2023, to May 24, 2024. Keysight Technologies UK Limited was the successful supplier for this contract.

This procurement opportunity in the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment category offers business growth potential for companies providing VNA upgrade services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in delivering high-quality measurement services in the required frequency range are well-suited to compete for this opportunity. The location of service delivery spans regions including the United Kingdom, European countries, and beyond, providing a broad market reach for interested businesses.

## Notice

Contract Award Notice The National Physical Laboratory EG02 Impedance Measurement Service low frequency capability allows us to deliver measurements to customers of scattering parameters of coaxial devices between 9 kHz and 1 GHz traceable to the international system of units. The service requires a replacement of the low frequency Vector Network Analyser (VNA) to maintain the level of quality of service, and implement future requirements to keep up with customer needs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e94e1e1a-4e2e-4afe-8562-356e508a1a1a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Apr 2023 |
| Contract period | 25 May 2023 - 24 May 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £34,997 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £34,997 |
| 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 | 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 24 May 2023 at 13:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e94e1e1a-4e2e-4afe-8562-356e508a1a1a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e94e1e1a-4e2e-4afe-8562-356e508a1a1a
  24th May 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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