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title: "Signal Generator"
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# Signal Generator

Buyer: COMPOUND SEMICONDUCTOR APPLICATIONS CATAPULT LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d8c5dae1-316b-4bc8-a811-5851f97c2573

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## Summary

The public procurement process is led by the Compound Semiconductor Applications Catapult Limited, based in Newport, Wales. This tender, titled "Signal Generator," falls within the electronic equipment industry category and involves an open procedure for sourcing a signal generator suitable for generating RF signals, particularly for wideband 5G NR configuration. The tender period ended on 20 December 2019, with the contract starting on 3 January 2020 and running until 2 January 2023. The expected contract value is approximately £150,000, with a minimum threshold of £130,000.

This procurement opportunity is a great chance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in electronic equipment and RF technologies to expand their business reach. The CSA Catapult aims to connect with suppliers who can provide innovative solutions in advanced semiconductor technologies, making this tender ideally suited for businesses involved in power electronics, RF/microwave applications, and photonics. Companies ready to leverage advancements in these areas can significantly benefit from participating in this process.

## Notice

The CSA Catapult helps UK companies, particularly SME's, to grow by exploiting advancements in compound semiconductor technologies which translate into opportunities for: * Power electronics e.g. smart grid, electric vehicle powertrain * RF/microwave e.g. RADAR, Wi-Fi and 5G * Photonics e.g. security scanning, health diagnostics and high speed communications. The Catapult is seeking to source a Signal Generator suitable for generating RF signal particularly wideband 5G NR configuration. The Catapult may also purchase additional, related services. Additional information: To express interest in this opportunity and receive the tender documents, please email procurement@csa.catapult.org.uk with ICT-2019-030 in the subject field.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9d1fd6c-3821-4356-ac70-15c4a79f0fbd |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 3 Mar 2020 - 2 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £162,164 |
| 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 | COMPOUND SEMICONDUCTOR APPLICATIONS CATAPULT LIMITED |
| Locality | NEWPORT |
| Post town | Newport |
| Postcode | NP10 8BE |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport |
| Local authority | Newport |
| Electoral ward | Tredegar Park and Marshfield |
| Westminster constituency | Newport West and Islwyn |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ROHDE & SCHWARZ |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 31710000 - Electronic equipment
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2020 at 11:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9d1fd6c-3821-4356-ac70-15c4a79f0fbd
- 10 Dec 2019 at 15:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfc4042f-594d-4d9f-a7b4-326d3aadc5dc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c9d1fd6c-3821-4356-ac70-15c4a79f0fbd
  3rd March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfc4042f-594d-4d9f-a7b4-326d3aadc5dc
  10th December 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://csa.catapult.org.uk

## Provenance

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