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title: "RFQ: Supply of 10kHz to 8GHz RF Vector Network Analyser"
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# RFQ: Supply of 10kHz to 8GHz RF Vector Network Analyser

Buyer: NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c9aa235d-ab93-4527-bd71-e8326aa16023

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## Summary

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is currently conducting a procurement process to acquire a new RF Vector Network Analyser, necessary for their antenna calibration measurement services. The procurement falls under the industry category of Laboratory, optical and precision equipment and is being carried out through a limited competitive quotation method. The tender period ends on 22nd August 2022, with the contract starting from 5th September 2022 and running until 31st March 2023. The delivery address is located in Teddington, London, England, and interested suppliers need to register via the LUPC Bravo e-Procurement portal to participate.

This tender presents an excellent growth opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) engaged in the supply of precision laboratory equipment. Companies that provide innovative technologies or enhanced functionalities in laboratory instruments will be particularly well-suited to compete. By supplying a state-of-the-art RF Vector Network Analyser, successful bidders can not only expand their business capabilities but also establish a long-term relationship with a key organisation in the UK testing and calibration sector.

## Notice

NPL provides a measurement service which performs antenna calibrations for UK, European and worldwide businesses. These businesses undertake electromagnetic compatibility testing and therefore require traceability to international standards and/or UKAS, which NPL provides. A network vector analyser (VNA) plays an essential role in the measurement service, but the current equipment (dating from 2007) has now failed and must be replaced. Therefore NPL wishes to procure a current-generation VNA which will operate at a higher tier of performance, delivering faster data transfer, higher accuracy and increased functionality. Requirement is for quantity of one. Additional information: The Authority is using the LUPC Bravo e-Procurement portal to conduct the procurement process. All Suppliers must register their company via the LUPC Bravo Portal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8fde23e-b684-4662-9714-87ce63b9f34e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 Sep 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| 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

- 8 Aug 2022 at 10:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8fde23e-b684-4662-9714-87ce63b9f34e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8fde23e-b684-4662-9714-87ce63b9f34e
  8th August 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
  LUPC Bravo e-Tendering portal

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