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title: "4-Port 10MHz - 67GHz Vector Network Analyser (VNA)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04728b"
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# 4-Port 10MHz - 67GHz Vector Network Analyser (VNA)

Buyer: NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04728b

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## Summary

The National Physical Laboratory has awarded a contract for a 4-Port 10MHz - 67GHz Vector Network Analyser (VNA) to Keysight Technologies UK Limited. The procurement process was of limited nature, negotiated without publication of a contract notice. This contract falls under the goods category, and the specific needs for this equipment are related to low noise measurements for research purposes. The instrument is highly desirable for integration with NPL software and is compatible with complex software like NPL PIMMS.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses in the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment industry category, particularly those specialising in manufacturing equipment for research and development purposes. Businesses offering sophisticated technical solutions and specialised scientific equipment are well-suited to compete in this tender process. The awarded contract involves a significant value of £291,269.25 GBP and has the potential to foster business growth for suppliers like Keysight Technologies UK Limited.

## Notice

4-port Vector Network Analyser covering frequencies from 10 MHz to 67 GHz. In addition to S-parameters, this asset should allow for noise figure measurements, up to 50 GHz, of low gain and low noise devices.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The unit must have all performance characteristics as detailed below: 4-port Vector Network Analyser with the following specifications: * Lower frequency limit 10 MHz (maximum) * Upper frequency limit 67 GHz (minimum) * 4 ports * 1.85 mm coaxial test port interface * Hardware realised noise measurements up to 50 GHz * GPIB interface * CE or UKCA marked with declaration of conformity * 220 V operating mains voltage Performance specifications Typical corrected system performance at 60 GHz as follows: * Noise floor for 10 Hz IF Bandwidth across frequency range 100MHz to 67GHz: = 34 dB * Source match at 50-67GHz: >= 40 dB * Load match at 50-67GHz: >= 33 dB * Reflection tracking (Mag) at 50-67GHz:

### Procurement Information

The specification for the instrument that is needed to deliver the cutting-edge science is supplied by a specialist of scientific equipment, the specific needs are around low noise measurement which Keysight offer as a special built option rather than a software adjustment. Integration with NPL software written around interaction with Keysight equipment (Time already spent with science teams - a effective plug and play requirement) is highly desirable. Specifically compatible with NPL PIMMS software (designed around Keysight PNA remote interface command set) as this software is complex and would require significant of time to rewrite the software. In addition, Keysight offer a trade in service on all new purchases with items currently at NPL which are no longer useable or required by the science teams, this will be a significant saving. We currently have at least two items that fit the criteria for a trade in with Keysight, one is a unfeasible repair and one is an old 8510 unit that was one of the first to enter the UK which has since been super seeded by more modern equivalents which offer greater measurements options.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019465-2024 |
| 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 | 25 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £291,269 |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## 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

- 25 Jun 2024 at 14:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019465-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.npl.co.uk

## Provenance

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