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title: "QUB/2636/24 Contract for the Supply, Delivery, Installation, Commissioning, Calibration and Maintenance of a Sub-Terahertz Nearfield /Farfield Scanner"
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# QUB/2636/24 Contract for the Supply, Delivery, Installation, Commissioning, Calibration and Maintenance of a Sub-Terahertz Nearfield /Farfield Scanner

Buyer: QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b1fb

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## Summary

The Centre for Wireless Innovation within Queen's University Belfast is leading the procurement process for the supply, delivery, installation, commissioning, calibration, and maintenance of a sub-terahertz nearfield/farfield scanner. This equipment will support their current Keysight Vector Network Analyser and Virginia Diode frequency extenders. The procurement is categorized under goods, specifically Radio frequency (RF) diodes (CPV: 31712349), with additional classifications under checking and testing apparatus and RF transistors. The procurement utilised an open procedure and is covered by the GPA. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract signed on 10th February 2025. Bids were submitted until 28th November 2024, with the evaluation and award periods immediately following. The delivery location is identified within the region UKN06, Belfast, Northern Ireland.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the field of radio frequency equipment and testing apparatus. The contract, valued at £1,000,000, was awarded to NSI-MI Technologies, a large enterprise from the United States, highlighting the potential for international competition and collaboration. Businesses that specialise in advanced testing equipment and calibration services, especially those with experience in RF diodes and ancillary components, are well-suited to compete in such tenders. This contract also includes options for maintenance and the supply of consumables, extending growth opportunities for companies in the support and service sectors.

## Notice

The Centre for Wireless Innovation within Queens University of Belfast wishes to procure a sub-terahertz nearfield /farfield scanner which will use our existing Keysight Vector Network Analyser and Virginia Diode frequency extenders.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Centre for Wireless Innovation within Queens University of Belfast wishes to procure a sub-terahertz nearfield /farfield scanner which will use our existing Keysight Vector Network Analyser and Virginia Diode frequency extenders.

Options: 12 months warranty, maintenance, and the purchase of any associated consumable or ancillary items included with options to extend for a further 48 months or until the end of useable life of the equipment.

Renewal: 12 months warranty, maintenance, and the purchase of any associated consumable or ancillary items included with options to extend for a further 48 months or until the end of useable life of the equipment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004275-2025 |
| 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 | 10 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT7 1NN |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | TLN06 Belfast |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NSI-MI TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 31712349 - Radio frequency (RF) diodes
- 31712355 - Bipolar darlington or radio frequency (RF) transistors
- 32233000 - Radio-frequency booster stations
- 38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus
- 38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2025 at 08:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004275-2025
- 28 Oct 2024 at 16:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034907-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/queensuniversitybelfast/aspx/Home
- https://www.qub.ac.uk/directorates/FinanceDirectorate/visitors/procurement/

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