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title: "UKRI-3968 Fast AWG (Arbitrary waveform Generator)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-045429"
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# UKRI-3968 Fast AWG (Arbitrary waveform Generator)

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-045429

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## Summary

The procurement process for UKRI-3968 involved the purchase of a Fast Arbitrary Waveform Generator (AWG) aimed at developing a wide band radar for the Chilbolton Observatory. This radar is intended to operate between 8GHz and 12GHz, employing a linear FM chirp that may require modifications for frequency notches or transmission artefact corrections. The procurement, carried out by UK Research & Innovation, concluded successfully with an active award dated 12 August 2024, to Tektronix UK Ltd. The procurement fell under the "Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excluding glasses)" category and the open procedure was used, ensuring transparency and fair competition. The equipment will be delivered to Oxfordshire, UKJ14 region.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in high-frequency signal generation and radar technology. Companies equipped with technical expertise in developing advanced waveform generators and modifying signal characteristics are well-suited to compete. SMEs in the precision equipment industry can leverage this procurement to showcase their innovation and technical capabilities, potentially leading to further collaborations and growth within the research and technology sector. By fulfilling the rigorous technical and quality criteria, businesses can establish a strong reputation within the public procurement market.

## Notice

The Chilbolton observatory operates is developing a wide band radar to operate between 8GHz and 12GHz. The plan is to use a linear FM chirp which may need to be modified to include notches in the frequency range or corrections for artifacts caused by the transmitter such as amplitude variations or group delay variation. Thus we are seeking a fast Arbitrary Waveform Generator (AWG) capable of directly generating signals in the range 8GHz to 12GHz at the output.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Chilbolton observatory operates is developing a wide band radar to operate between 8GHz and 12GHz. The plan is to use a linear FM chirp which may need to be modified to include notches in the frequency range or corrections for artifacts caused by the transmitter such as amplitude variations or group delay variation. Thus we are seeking a fast Arbitrary Waveform Generator (AWG) capable of directly generating signals in the range 8GHz to 12GHz at the output.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033926-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £135,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £110,086 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TEKTRONIX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 21 Oct 2024 at 11:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033926-2024
- 22 Apr 2024 at 15:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013022-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ukri.org
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=897175349
- https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

## Provenance

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