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title: "IPMO 1492 Lab assets"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0291cc"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEFENCE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY (DSTL), DSTL"
published: "2021-02-09"
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# IPMO 1492 Lab assets

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY (DSTL), DSTL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0291cc

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL), part of the UK Ministry of Defence, has completed a procurement process for the contract titled "IPMO 1492 Lab assets". This contract, valued at approximately £391,000, primarily involves the supply of electronic equipment, specifically MXG X-Series Microwave Analogue Signal Generators and related instruments. The procurement method used was a limited negotiation without prior publication, as this approach was deemed necessary due to the technical requirements of the equipment. The contract was signed on 8th February 2021, and the delivery location is within the South West of England.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for firms specialising in electronic equipment and technology, particularly those that can provide similar products with compatible technical specifications. Businesses that focus on the manufacture and supply of electronic apparatus for defence applications would be well-suited to engage in future tenders with DSTL, especially given the nature of this specific contract, which requires a supplier with established recognition and technical capability in this field.

## Notice

Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL), which is part of the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence, intends to award a contract to Keysight Technologies UK Limited (the Supplier) for the supply of MXG X-Series Microwave Analogue Signal Generators, PXA Signal Analysers, Infiniium MXR-Series Real-Time Oscilloscopes and Remote Support (the Contract). The estimated total value of the Contract is PS391,000 (ex VAT) and the term of the Contract is 1 year.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Quantity 4 off N5183B MXG X-Series Microwave Analog Signal Generator (with various configurations) Quantity 1 off N9030B PXA Signal Analyzer, Multi-touch Quantity 2 off MXR104A Infiniium MXR-Series Real-Time Oscilloscope, 1 GHz, 16 GSa/s, 4 Ch Quantity 1 off N9030B PXA Signal Analyzer, Multi-touch Quantity 1 off 89601200C Basic vector signal analysis and hardware connectivity

### Procurement Information

Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL), which is part of the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence, intends to award a contract to Keysight Technologies UK Limited (the Supplier) for the supply of MXG X-Series Microwave Analogue Signal Generators, PXA Signal Analysers, Infiniium MXR-Series Real-Time Oscilloscopes and Remote Support (the Contract). The estimated total value of the Contract is PS391,000 (ex VAT) and the term of the Contract is 1 year. It is considered that the Contract can be awarded to the Supplier using the negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice pursuant to Article 32(3)(b) of Directive 2014/24/EU (Regulation 32(5)(b) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (SI 102)) in respect of additional deliveries by the Supplier. The Supplier is the original manufacturer of existing equipment and a change of supplier would oblige the DSTL to acquire supplies having different technical characteristics which would result in incompati!bility or disproportionate technical difficulties in operation and maintenance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002661-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated without publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £391,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFENCE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY (DSTL), DSTL |
| Locality | FAREHAM |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO17 6AD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Winchester |
| Electoral ward | Southwick and Wickham |
| Westminster constituency | Fareham and Waterlooville |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 31710000 - Electronic equipment

## Release History

- 9 Feb 2021 at 18:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002661-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.keysight.com
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-science-and-technology-laboratory
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications

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