---
title: "Supply and Installation of a VNA (Vector Network Analyser)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04ded5"
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buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF HUDDERSFIELD"
published: "2025-02-14"
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# Supply and Installation of a VNA (Vector Network Analyser)

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF HUDDERSFIELD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ded5

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## Summary

The University of Huddersfield is seeking bids for the supply and installation of a Vector Network Analyser (VNA), as part of an over-threshold tender funded by the EPSRC Core Equipment Award 2024. The procurement falls under the industry category of analysers (CPV code 38434000) and is located in the Yorkshire and the Humber region. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 17 March 2025. The contract period will commence on 13 February 2025 and conclude on 13 February 2026, with potential renewal through a maintenance agreement or warranty period. Interested parties should make submissions electronically or in writing through the Delta eSourcing portal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), especially those specialising in the supply and installation of high-precision measuring instruments. SMEs with expertise in vector network analysers and those capable of meeting the technical and economic selection criteria outlined in the procurement documents are well-suited to compete. Winning this contract could enhance business growth by securing a notable project with a reputable academic institution, bolstering credentials in the educational and research sectors, and potentially opening doors to further collaborations and contracts.

## Notice

Supply and Installation of a VNA (Vector Network Analyser) - Over Threshold tender via Research funding granted by the EPSRC Core Equipment Award 2024

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply and Installation of a VNA (Vector Network Analyser) - ITT and information provided in documents. Research funded via the EPSRC

Renewal: Renewal via Maintenance Agreement or Warranty Period

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005266-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 13 Feb 2025 - 13 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF HUDDERSFIELD |
| Locality | HUDDERSFIELD |
| Post town | Huddersfield |
| Postcode | HD1 3DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees |
| Local authority | Kirklees |
| Electoral ward | Newsome |
| Westminster constituency | Huddersfield |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38300000 - Measuring instruments
- 38434000 - Analysers

## Release History

- 14 Feb 2025 at 19:05 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005266-2025
- 13 Feb 2025 at 16:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004998-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.hud.ac.uk
- https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com
- https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/respond/84X6EW962Z
- https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Huddersfield:-Analysers./84X6EW962Z
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Huddersfield:-Analysers./84X6EW962Z

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