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title: "Contract for the Supply and Installation of a RF Spectrum Analyser to the University of Birmingham"
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# Contract for the Supply and Installation of a RF Spectrum Analyser to the University of Birmingham

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e7b5f4e1-d88d-43c6-afb1-1f7377d4780e

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has recently awarded a contract for the supply and installation of an RF Spectrum Analyser, valued at £135,641.89. This tender falls under the goods category, specifically classified as a spectrum analyser (CPV code: 38433300). The procurement method was an open procedure, and the contract period is set from 17 December 2020 to 12 March 2021. The procurement process for this contract was initiated with a tender period that concluded on 7 September 2020, based in Birmingham, England.

This opportunity could be of particular interest to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in electronic equipment production or similar industries, as they may possess the necessary capabilities to compete. With the emphasis on high sensitivity and advanced measurement capabilities required for the RF Spectrum Analyser, businesses with expertise in precision instrumentation and RF technology will find this tender suitable for them to engage with, potentially enhancing their market presence and business growth.

## Notice

The University of Birmingham has contracted for the supply of a spectrum analyser. The frequency range of the RF input should cover 1MHz-25 GHz. A high sensitivity for phase noise measurements is required; when the carrier frequency is 10 GHz, the offset frequency is 1 kHz, the SSB phase noise should be better than -125 dBc(1Hz); when the carrier frequency is 1 GHz, the offset frequency is 10 kHz, the SSB phase noise should be better than -140 dBc(1Hz). The AM noise sensitivity should be better than -145 dBc(1Hz) when the RF input frequency is between 100 MHz and 1 GHz for 1 kHz offset frequency. The measurement speed should be better than 10s when span 1 Hz to 1 MHz with the bandwidth in 10% of offset, better than 0.05s when span 1 kHz to 1 MHz with the bandwidth in 10% of offset. It should be able to measure Allan variance. The measurement range should cover 100ns to 1 000 000s.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46625ed3-f6b4-46f8-a2b1-b3a2c7aed281 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 17 Dec 2020 - 12 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £67,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £135,641 |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 2TT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38433300 - Spectrum analyser

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2021 at 09:56 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46625ed3-f6b4-46f8-a2b1-b3a2c7aed281
- 7 Jan 2021 at 18:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46625ed3-f6b4-46f8-a2b1-b3a2c7aed281

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46625ed3-f6b4-46f8-a2b1-b3a2c7aed281
  19th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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