---
title: "STEP HCD Signal Generator 170 GH"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04c1b1"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY"
published: "2024-12-03"
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# STEP HCD Signal Generator 170 GH

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c1b1

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) is planning a tender process for the procurement of a STEP HCD Signal Generator 170 GHz under the tender ID STEP T/RK009/2024. This procurement, classified under the CPV code 31711422 for microwave equipment, aims to enhance laboratory capability for the development and testing of HCD and diagnostic components. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase with a future notice date set for 20 January 2025. The total estimated value of the tender is £100,000. The procurement is set to take place within the UK, and submissions can be made electronically or in written form as detailed in the tender documents.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for suppliers specialising in electronic, electromechanical, and electrotechnical supplies as well as those with expertise in electromagnetic units. Businesses that can provide advanced microwave equipment and have the capability to meet UKAEA's technical, economic, and suitability criteria will find this tender particularly relevant. Smaller businesses focusing on niche technological advancements in the specified fields are likely to benefit from participating in this tender, potentially securing a valuable contract with a prominent public body, fostering further expansion and innovation in their respective sectors.

## Notice

UKIFS is seeking to build laboratory capability up to 170 GHz for STEP HCD, for development and testing of HCD and diagnostic components.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

UKIFS is seeking to build laboratory capability up to 170 GHz for STEP HCD, for development and testing of HCD and diagnostic components.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038846-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 20 Jan 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | £100,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY |
| Locality | ABINGDON |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX14 3DB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | South Oxfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Sandford & the Wittenhams |
| Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 31700000 - Electronic, electromechanical and electrotechnical supplies
- 31711422 - Microwave equipment
- 33158100 - Electromagnetic unit

## Release History

- 3 Dec 2024 at 09:22 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038846-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=88148&B=UKAEA
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/72814
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority

## Provenance

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