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title: "Procurement of a Vector Network Analyzer and Five Year Partnership for Additional Purchases"
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# Procurement of a Vector Network Analyzer and Five Year Partnership for Additional Purchases

Buyer: ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ccff0033-2480-46f9-9e99-d70e6a087965

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## Summary

The Royal Holloway and Bedford New College, located in Egham, UK, is currently seeking bids for the procurement of a Vector Network Analyzer, along with a partnership covering additional purchases for the next five years. This tender, classified under electronic equipment, is in the active stage and is executed through an open procurement method. The tender period is set to close on 21st December 2020, with the initial equipment purchase valued at up to £180,000 and an overall potential value of £1,040,000 depending on future related requirements. The contract is expected to commence on 1st February 2021 and run until 31st January 2026.

This opportunity offers significant potential for businesses specializing in electronic equipment, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Providers of calibration services, technical support and warranty services for electronic measuring devices would be particularly well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this tender could lead to a long-term partnership with a reputable institution, providing a stable revenue stream and a platform for technological collaboration in the field of Radio Frequency Measurement.

## Notice

Royal Holloway and Bedford New College, known as Royal Holloway, University of London is tendering for the initial purchase, calibration and ongoing warranty of a Vector Network Analyzer and a partnership to cover the next five years of any related purchases, subject to availability of funding, future developments in the technology, and pricing in line with market value. The intention is that the equipment will form the first part of a newly established shared Radio Frequency (RF) Measurement Suite within the College's School of Engineering, Physical and Mathematical Sciences. Please download the tender documentation for further details, using the link within the Contract Notice. Maximum value of Initial equipment purchase = PS180,000 Estimated value range of future related requirements = PS0 - PS1,040,000

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9df45f54-f94d-4c02-b415-c3555a72e0a6 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2021 - 31 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,220,000 |
| 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 | ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE |
| Locality | EGHAM |
| Post town | Twickenham |
| Postcode | TW20 0EX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ25 West Surrey |
| Local authority | Runnymede |
| Electoral ward | Englefield Green East |
| Westminster constituency | Windsor |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 31710000 - Electronic equipment

## Release History

- 23 Nov 2020 at 13:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9df45f54-f94d-4c02-b415-c3555a72e0a6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9df45f54-f94d-4c02-b415-c3555a72e0a6
  23rd November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Egham:-Electronic-equipment./X9JA78JJEM
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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