--- title: "https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/go/70981783018A043308A4" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03f4f6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03f4f6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03f4f6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03f4f6.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY" published: "2023-08-17" --- # https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/go/70981783018A043308A4 Buyer: NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03f4f6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03f4f6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03f4f6.json) ## Summary The National Physical Laboratory (NPL), as the UK's National Measurement Institute, is seeking to procure a network vector analyser (VNA) for antenna calibrations. The tender, with a value of £175,000, aims to extend measurement capabilities to 4-port, operating up to 50 GHz. The procurement stage is active, with the tender period closing on 18th September 2023, providing an opportunity for businesses in the laboratory equipment industry in the UK. This tender by the National Physical Laboratory presents an opportunity for businesses involved in laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, specifically those with expertise in antenna testing and calibration services. The procurement process is currently in the active stage, allowing suitable businesses to bid for the project before the deadline on 18th September 2023. Businesses seeking to enhance their presence in the precision equipment industry should consider participating in this tender to potentially grow their business. ## Notice The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is the UK's National Measurement Institute and is a world-leading centre of excellence in developing and applying the most accurate measurement standards, science, and technology available. NPL provides a measurement service which performs antenna calibrations for UK, European and worldwide businesses. These businesses undertake antenna testing and therefore require traceability to international standards and/or UKAS, which NPL provides. A network vector analyser (VNA) plays an essential role in such measurement service. This instrument measures electrical network's reflection and transmission properties and it's an essential part for antenna radiation characterisations, but the current equipment (dating from 2007) has now failed. Therefore NPL wishes to procure a current-generation VNA by extending the VNA measurement capability to 4-port and its operating frequency range to 50 GHz, which will operate at a higher tier of performance, support multiport antenna measurements at mm-wave frequency bands, delivering faster data transfer, higher accuracy and greater functionality. To express interest in this opportunity and access the tender documents please use the following URL: https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/go/70981783018A043308A4 ### Lot Information Lot 1 The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is the UK's National Measurement Institute and is a world-leading centre of excellence in developing and applying the most accurate measurement standards, science, and technology available. NPL provides a measurement service which performs antenna calibrations for UK, European and worldwide businesses. These businesses undertake antenna testing and therefore require traceability to international standards and/or UKAS, which NPL provides. A network vector analyser (VNA) plays an essential role in such measurement service. This instrument measures electrical network's reflection and transmission properties and it's an essential part for antenna radiation characterisations, but the current equipment (dating from 2007) has now failed. Therefore NPL wishes to procure a current-generation VNA by extending the VNA measurement capability to 4-port and its operating frequency range to 50 GHz, which will operate at a higher tier of performance, support multiport antenna measurements at mm-wave frequency bands, delivering faster data transfer, higher accuracy and greater functionality. To express interest in this opportunity and access the tender documents please use the following URL: https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/go/70981783018A043308A4 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024245-2023 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Aug 2023 | | Submission deadline | 18 Sep 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £175,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY | | Locality | TEDDINGTON | | Post town | Twickenham | | Postcode | TW11 0LW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West | | ITL 3 | TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames | | Local authority | Richmond upon Thames | | Electoral ward | Teddington | | Westminster constituency | Twickenham | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ## Release History - 17 Aug 2023 at 16:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024245-2023 ## Notice URLs - http://www.npl.co.uk - https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/go/70981783018A043308A4 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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