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title: "731 - Real-Time Four-Channel Oscilloscope Supply & Installation"
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# 731 - Real-Time Four-Channel Oscilloscope Supply & Installation

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fb174bbf-c379-48a7-8112-9b271eece1bb

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## Summary

The College of Engineering and Physical Sciences, represented by Aston University, has successfully awarded a contract for the supply and installation of a real-time four-channel oscilloscope. The procurement process, initiated as a tender, has been completed and resulted in a contract valued at £480,000 GBP. The oscilloscope must meet specific technical requirements including a sampling rate of 160GSa/s or higher per channel and an analogue bandwidth exceeding 50 GHz. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the contract period is set to run from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2026, with the tender period having ended on August 7, 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory, optical, and precision equipment to expand their operations. SMEs and VCSEs are well-suited to compete for this contract, which requires expertise in delivering high-tech equipment meeting stringent technical specifications. Located in Birmingham, United Kingdom, this tender was executed under the supervision of Aston University, offering a chance for suppliers to engage with a reputable academic institution. Businesses interested in supplying such advanced technological equipment should consider participating in similar procurement processes to access growth opportunities in this industry sector.

## Notice

The College of Engineering and Physical Sciences is looking to purchase a real time four-channel oscilloscope This system must - provide a sampling rate of 160GSa/s or higher per channel - provide analogue bandwidth exceeding 50 GHz - must provide better than 4.8 bit ENoB at all frequencies up to at least 50GHz

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ccb3590-e8ad-40e2-974c-5ec6a40fb3c3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £480,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £480,000 |
| 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 | ASTON UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 7ET |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Nechells |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 10 Oct 2023 at 12:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ccb3590-e8ad-40e2-974c-5ec6a40fb3c3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ccb3590-e8ad-40e2-974c-5ec6a40fb3c3
  10th October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=6a345501-3e1b-ee11-8123-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

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