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title: "The supply of a Vector Network Analyser and Calibration Kit"
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# The supply of a Vector Network Analyser and Calibration Kit

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f9654871-8da4-492d-b3ef-8e0b10736bf4

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## Summary

The University of Exeter has completed a tender for the supply of a Vector Network Analyser and Calibration Kit, which is essential for the Physics team to conduct experiments involving electromagnetic samples. The procurement, classified under measuring instruments with a focus on analysis apparatus, is based in the South West of the United Kingdom. The contract was awarded on 28th July 2017, with the contract period starting the same day and lasting until 28th August 2020. The tender was closed on 16th June 2017.

This opportunity is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) capable of supplying specialised measuring and analysis equipment. Businesses in the fields of precision instruments and electronic testing can leverage this contract to not only enhance their portfolio but also establish a strong relationship with a notable academic institution, potentially leading to further collaborations in research and development projects.

## Notice

The Physics team at the University of Exeter will be using the VNA to understand experiments which will be run by post-graduate students, post-doctoral staff and academic staff. Our electromagnetic samples will be aligned between source and vector microwave broadband horns which will be connected to the VNA. Transmission amplitudes and phases will be recorded and post processed.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58ba36b7-212f-4f0a-8556-811d1cf6f4bd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jun 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jul 2017 |
| Contract period | 27 Jul 2017 - 28 Aug 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £58,300 |
| 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 EXETER |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX4 4QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Duryard and St James |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38300000 - Measuring instruments
- 38432000 - Analysis apparatus

## Release History

- 2 Aug 2017 at 14:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58ba36b7-212f-4f0a-8556-811d1cf6f4bd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58ba36b7-212f-4f0a-8556-811d1cf6f4bd
  2nd August 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=20205&B=EXETER
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/53042
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- http://www.exeter.ac.uk

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