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title: "Provision of Lock-In Amplifier"
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# Provision of Lock-In Amplifier

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-de00362e-2702-4210-8035-12d404809690

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## Summary

The University of Southampton is seeking to procure a high-performance Lock-In Amplifier (LIA) to support its Electronics and Computer Science (ECS) department, renowned for its research excellence. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically classified as laboratory, optical and precision equipment. The procurement method is an open procedure designed for contracts below the threshold, with the tender period having concluded on 22nd June 2020. The contract had an estimated value of £40,000 and is expected to commence from 17th July 2020 until 15th July 2021; further details can be found on their procurement page.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the scientific equipment sector, particularly those specializing in precision measurement devices and laboratory instrumentation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that develop innovative technologies or solutions in this field would be particularly well-suited to compete, given the ECS department's interest in advancing research capabilities that may require custom solutions or unique features not presently available. Engaging in this tender could enhance market visibility and establish ongoing relationships with a leading academic institution.

## Notice

The Electronics and Computer Science (ECS) department is the largest and most distinguished School of its kind in the UK, ECS has a worldwide reputation for its research, education and enterprise. The department is seeking to procure a single high performance lock in amplifier (LIA). LIAs are widely used in many area of research in the department. They are an enabling technology, important in the measurement of small signals from noise in a whole host of different experimental setups. However, there is a limitation in the frequency response and bandwidth of existing equipment that is preventing new research fields from being exploited. The purpose of this document is to set out the minimum performance requirements of a high performance LIA that will enable new research areas to be explored.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9235fb1d-1fd6-4a6e-acfa-4bd3ea1f6d66 |
| 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 | 4 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jun 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2020 - 31 Dec 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £42,638 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO17 1BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Portswood |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Test |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ZURICH INSTRUMENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2021 at 09:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9235fb1d-1fd6-4a6e-acfa-4bd3ea1f6d66
- 11 Jun 2020 at 08:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5bc5338-495d-4257-a58f-023f8d9fda48

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9235fb1d-1fd6-4a6e-acfa-4bd3ea1f6d66
  4th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5bc5338-495d-4257-a58f-023f8d9fda48
  11th June 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsouthampton/aspx/Home
  All tender documents can be reviewed via In-Tend

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