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title: "2776/JN - RF Vector Signal Generator"
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# 2776/JN - RF Vector Signal Generator

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e3c6aa49-774f-405a-ac80-8f694bea8755

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield has recently completed a procurement process for the acquisition of an RF Vector Signal Generator, valued at approximately £80,000. This tender falls under the category of Laboratory, Optical and Precision Equipment and operates within the electronics and electrical engineering sector. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 25th February 2021. The contract period was set from 25th March 2021 to 26th March 2021, with the final award notice published on 9th April 2021.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in precision electronic equipment, particularly small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector organisations (VCSEs). Suppliers of RF signal generators and related technologies are well-positioned to compete, especially those capable of meeting the specific requirements outlined by the University for their mmWave measurement lab applications. Engaging in such tenders can enhance visibility and credibility in the industry while potentially fostering long-term collaborations with academic institutions.

## Notice

The University of Sheffield's department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering with funding from UKRI require an RF signal generator for use in mmWave RF circuit measurements and research. The signal generator should be for bench-top use. The generator will be used to provide RF signals for testing next-generation RF circuits on PCB and on chip, within our mmWave measurement lab. This is an open exercise. The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender they must be submitted via the In-tend system, this can be accessed at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield Completed tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f89d1d3b-f42c-4991-9324-3dce4bd03c15 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 29 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £79,994 |
| 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 SHEFFIELD |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S10 2TN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 9 Apr 2021 at 13:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f89d1d3b-f42c-4991-9324-3dce4bd03c15
- 25 Jan 2021 at 16:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4d2a22e-9b24-4138-be12-52e357307794

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f89d1d3b-f42c-4991-9324-3dce4bd03c15
  9th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4d2a22e-9b24-4138-be12-52e357307794
  25th January 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield
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## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield

## Provenance

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