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title: "RFQ - Multiple-Channel Software-Defined-Radio Systems"
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# RFQ - Multiple-Channel Software-Defined-Radio Systems

Buyer: NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d1dd5ee1-3d68-4b7b-86ed-43ca5aa8f6cf

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## Summary

The National Physical Laboratory is seeking quotations for a project titled "RFQ - Multiple-Channel Software-Defined-Radio Systems" in the category of Laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The procurement method is a limited competitive quotation, with a tender period ending on 18th May 2023. The contract is set to begin on 1st June 2023 and end on 1st June 2024. The project requires a wideband MIMO radio frequency testbed system for 5G and beyond wireless communication, with delivery addresses in London, United Kingdom.

This tender opportunity by the National Physical Laboratory is suited for businesses providing goods in the advanced technology sector, particularly those experienced in software-defined radio systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate. The project offers a chance for businesses to contribute to the development of cutting-edge wireless communication systems and measurement metrology, aligning with the latest 3GPP protocols. Interested parties should register on Bravo Solutions to access the tender documents and submit their bids.

## Notice

The National Physical Laboratory [NPL] requirement is to have a wideband multiple-input-multiple-output (MIMO) radio frequency (RF) vector-based testbed system that can enable real-time software-defined-radio (SDR) operation. The purpose is to establish the over-the-air (OTA) measurement testbed for 5G and beyond wireless communication system, to meet the requirement of the latest 3GPP protocol, especially for 5G new radio (NR) Phase 2. The measurement system requires an ultra-wide band hardware SDR platform with MIMO RF channels. Meanwhile, the cutting edged MIMO OTA measurement algorithms need to be further developed and evaluated based on the SDR platform. Therefore, the system should have flexible software-designed architecture for real-time signal processing and control that can adapt NR standards and emerging protocols to enable the traceable measurement metrology development for current and future wireless communications and to address measurement challenges on NR RF signal design and communication algorithm. The asset must consist of at least a 4 x 4 MIMO system with high-speed digital interfaces that can handle instantaneous wide bandwidth data. Additional information: Please ensure that you register on Bravo Solutions (link below) to obtain the documents and submit your interest / intention to bid.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/709e609c-c7c0-4300-b112-15f84f4dc951 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 18 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2023 - 1 Jun 2024 |
| 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

- 3 May 2023 at 08:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/709e609c-c7c0-4300-b112-15f84f4dc951

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/709e609c-c7c0-4300-b112-15f84f4dc951
  3rd May 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
  Please ensure that you register on Bravo Solutions (link below) to obtain the documents and submit your interest / intention to bid

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