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title: "Procurement of a Vector Network Analyzer and Five Year Partnership for Additional Purchases"
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# Procurement of a Vector Network Analyzer and Five Year Partnership for Additional Purchases

Buyer: ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0294ac

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Royal Holloway and Bedford New College, based in Egham, who is seeking suppliers for a Vector Network Analyzer and a complementary five-year partnership for related purchases. This open tender, identified as RHUL-21012, falls under the goods category, specifically in the electronic equipment industry (CPV code 31710000). The contract has a maximum initial value of £180,000, with estimated future requirements ranging up to £1,040,000. The main contract was awarded on February 2, 2021, and the procurement process is now complete.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in electronic equipment, particularly those with capabilities in calibration and warranties. Businesses that can provide innovative solutions in RF measurement technology may find this contract especially appealing. The expected long-term partnership allows for further business growth through potential ongoing purchasing agreements in related sectors, making it an attractive opportunity for relevant suppliers in the industry.

## Notice

Royal Holloway and Bedford New College, known as Royal Holloway, University of London is tendering for the initial purchase, calibration and ongoing warranty of a Vector Network Analyzer and a partnership to cover the next five years of any related purchases, subject to availability of funding, future developments in the technology, and pricing in line with market value. The intention is that the equipment will form the first part of a newly established shared Radio Frequency (RF) Measurement Suite within the College's School of Engineering, Physical and Mathematical Sciences. Please download the tender documentation for further details, using the link within the Contract Notice. Maximum value of Initial equipment purchase = PS180,000 Estimated value range of future related requirements = PS0 - PS1,040,000

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Royal Holloway and Bedford New College, known as Royal Holloway, University of London is tendering for the initial purchase, calibration and ongoing warranty of a Vector Network Analyzer and a partnership to cover the next five years of any related purchases, subject to availability of funding, future developments in the technology, and pricing in line with market value. The intention is that the equipment will form the first part of a newly established shared Radio Frequency (RF) Measurement Suite within the College's School of Engineering, Physical and Mathematical Sciences. Please download the tender documentation for further details, using the link within the Contract Notice. Maximum value of Initial equipment purchase = PS180,000 Estimated value range of future related requirements = PS0 - PS1,040,000

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003396-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 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 | £1,040,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE |
| Locality | EGHAM |
| Post town | Twickenham |
| Postcode | TW20 0EX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ25 West Surrey |
| Local authority | Runnymede |
| Electoral ward | Englefield Green East |
| Westminster constituency | Windsor |
| Delivery location | TLJ25 West Surrey |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 31710000 - Electronic equipment

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2021 at 18:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003396-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:568375-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=571794235
- https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/

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