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title: "Lightwave Vector Network Analyser"
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# Lightwave Vector Network Analyser

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-de0f8880-e76a-4e1c-9284-69e8393c6d0e

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## Summary

The University of Southampton has awarded a contract for the purchase of a Lightwave Vector Network Analyser in the amount of £732,308.25. The procurement process was classified under CPV code 38434000 for Analysers. The contract was awarded to Keysight Technologies UK Limited. The tender was an open procedure above threshold, with a tender period ending on July 7, 2023. The contract period is scheduled from August 4, 2023, to December 3, 2026.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses, especially those in the opto-electronic industry or dealing with high-frequency components, to engage in supplying the required equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable for participation. The University of Southampton, as the buying organisation, has facilitated the tender process for the Lightwave Vector Network Analyser. Businesses in South East England can benefit from this contract, aiming to enhance research capabilities in the field of opto-electronics.

## Notice

This purchase is for an opto-electronic (lightwave) network analyser and is part of a project that aims at establishing an open experimental facility for the UK research community that will enable its users to characterise the bandwidth of their photonic components and circuits up to very high frequencies. The new facility will enable the high speed characterisation of components and circuits that convert electrical signals into optical signals, optical signals into electrical signals as well components that have electrical inputs and outputs or optical inputs and outputs. This allows testing of for example optical modulators, photodetectors, transmitter modules, receiver modules, etc. The frequency range that the equipment will be capable of is such that a deeper understanding of components and circuits will be gained, allowing development of components that can serve future application requirements in optical data communications and beyond. How to obtain Tender Documents: The Tender documents can be accessed when logged into In-Ted by selecting 'View Details' on the relevant tender advert and clicking the 'Express Interest' tab. Once in the tender there are five tabs - 'Tender', 'ITT - documents', 'Correspondence', 'Clarifications' and 'History'. Select the 2nd tab (ITT - Documents) where you will find useful information under 'Tender Details'. Continue to scroll down to the heading 'Tender Documents Received' where you will be able to view/download the documents. Please download all the documents and read very carefully. Note that the return documents Tenderers must submit with their tender response are: - File 6 - Compliance and Selection Requirements; - File 7 - Qualitative Response Requirements; - File 8 - Commercial Response Requirements; and - File 9 - Additional Response Requirements For clarification requests, please use the table provided in File 3 - Invitation to Tender Schedules and submit the document via the Correspondence function. Opting In and Opting Out Please note you are required to 'Opt In' before you can access the full tender document set. The 'Opt Out' functionality will also be available throughout the duration of the tender process. Opting out will give you the option of declaring you no longer want to receive any further communication in relation to this tender. You can choose to 'Opt In' at any time during the tender process if you initially decide to 'Opt Out'. Further Guidance In addition, further information on how to use In-Tend can be found on the portal under the 'Help' button. Receiving Notification Emails To ensure you receive email alerts and notifications from our system, please add the email domain '@in-tendorganiser.co.uk' to your Safe Sender list.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96976d2b-5ad0-429e-993a-500fb1d2352b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | 3 Aug 2023 - 3 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £733,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £732,308 |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KEYSIGHT TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38434000 - Analysers

## Release History

- 4 Aug 2023 at 12:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96976d2b-5ad0-429e-993a-500fb1d2352b
- 5 Jun 2023 at 07:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5ea109f-bd09-499b-8c87-76e379055d29

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96976d2b-5ad0-429e-993a-500fb1d2352b
  4th August 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5ea109f-bd09-499b-8c87-76e379055d29
  5th June 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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