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title: "Purchase of PNA-X Network Analyzer"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04dc58"
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buyer: "HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY"
published: "2025-02-17"
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# Purchase of PNA-X Network Analyzer

Buyer: HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04dc58

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## Summary

Heriot-Watt University has completed the procurement process for a significant contract involving the purchase of a PNA-X Network Analyzer. This procurement falls under the category of "Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)" and involves goods related to advanced scientific research. The procurement method used was a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, facilitated by a Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency (VEAT) notice. The awarded contract was signed on 17th February 2025, with a budget of £262,154.39. The equipment is to be delivered to Heriot-Watt University, Riccarton Campus, Edinburgh, and the main supplier is Keysight Technologies UK Limited.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced laboratory and precision equipment. Companies in the microwave and radio frequency equipment sector, especially those dealing with high-specification research tools, will find this tender particularly relevant. The unique nature of the required equipment, including features like a 10 MHz to 50 GHz network analyzer with advanced signal analysis capabilities, positions companies with expertise in high-frequency and precision instruments to benefit from similar future tenders. Collaboration with educational institutions like Heriot-Watt University can also lead to long-term business growth and innovation partnerships.

## Notice

Purchase of PNA-X Network Analyzer

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Following the publication of a voluntary ex ante transparency notice (VEAT) 789998 on the 6th February 2025. This is a contract award notice indicating that Heriot-Watt University is now in contract with Keysight Technologies UK Limited for the purchase of the following piece of Microwave and Radio frequency equipment: 10 MHz to 50 GHz PNA-X network analyzer; 4-port, configurable test set, second source, source attenuators, receiver attenuators, bias tees, combiner, mechanical switches; noise receiver to 50 GHz; Third RF source up to 13.5 GHz; Noise figure measurements with vector correction; Modulation distortion up to 50 GHz; Vector and scalar mixer/converter measurements; Internal 6 GHz Arbitrary Waveform Generation; Device measurement eXpert-DMX; Power Sensor; USB average thermocouple,10MHz-50GHz; Power sensor cable; 5-ft (1.5m); Connector 2.4MM, (DC Block) 10MHZ-50GHZ; ECal module 50 GHz 2-port 2.4 mm; 2.4 mm adapters; IQ Data Bandwidth up to 4 GHz; Advanced vector signal analysis all-inclusive with no frequency, bandwidth limits and up to 64 channels; Digital demodulation analysis License; Economy mechanical calibration kit, 3-in-1 OSL, DC to 50 GHz, 2.4 mm Following market research carried out by the academic research team, there are no other suppliers available in the market to supply this type of equipment in the form factor required. The principal purpose of the contract is to acquire goods in connection with research undertaken by the University.

### Procurement Information

Following the publication of a voluntary ex ante transparency notice (VEAT) 789998 on the 6th February 2025. This is a contract award notice indicating that Heriot-Watt University is now in contract with Keysight Technologies UK Limited for the purchase of the following piece of Microwave and Radio frequency equipment:

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005465-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 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 | £262,154 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY |
| Additional buyers | EUROPEAN UNION |
| Locality | RICCARTON, EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH14 4AP |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Pentland Hills |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## 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

- 17 Feb 2025 at 16:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005465-2025
- 6 Feb 2025 at 15:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004016-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://hw.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000789998
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00307

## Provenance

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