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title: "GB-Salisbury: RF Signal Generator/Synthesizer"
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# GB-Salisbury: RF Signal Generator/Synthesizer

Buyer: DSTL PORTON DOWN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e894ecbd-5037-4bb7-88d2-495d999f0d6e

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) at Porton Down, seeking a supplier for an RF Signal Generator/Synthesizer. This is identified under the industry category of signal generators and classified as a goods purchase. The procurement method used is an open procedure, which allows broad participation. The tender was completed with the award date on 21 March 2018 and the contract period extending from 22 March 2018 to 29 March 2018, located in Salisbury, United Kingdom, with a total contract value of £38,006.

This opportunity to supply specialised RF Signal Generator/Synthesizer equipment presents a significant chance for businesses, especially those in technology and electronic manufacturing sectors, to secure contracts with government organisations. Companies that excel in advanced technical solutions and can meet specific frequency ranges will find themselves well-suited to compete. Additionally, businesses providing aftercare services or refurbished units may also benefit, given the emphasis on value for money without compromising quality.

## Notice

This Notice is a VTN / Voluntary Transparency Notice. This Notice advises that the Authority has decided to negotiate a contract with Keysight Technologies UK Limited for the supply of Quantity one Radio Frequency Signal Generator/Synthesizer. This particular vendor has been selected as Keysight Technologies UK Limited are the only Vendor who can provide a RF Signal Generator/Synthesizer to the required Frequency Range and are the only Vendor, in this instance,to enable the specific technical requirements of the Authority to be met.. The Authority are being offered an Ex Demonstration Unit, that will provide the value for money the organisation will require but will not compromise on the aftercare that would be attached to purchasing a new unit. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'GB-Salisbury: RF Signal Generator/Synthesizer'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a37691cd-1abc-4458-9597-8e39016fd882 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 22 Mar 2018 - 29 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £38,006 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £38,006 |
| 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 | DSTL PORTON DOWN |
| Locality | SALISBURY |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP4 0JQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley |
| Westminster constituency | Salisbury |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34999100 - Signal generators

## Release History

- 14 Aug 2018 at 08:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a37691cd-1abc-4458-9597-8e39016fd882

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a37691cd-1abc-4458-9597-8e39016fd882
  14th August 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier

## Provenance

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