---
title: "FSWP8 Phase noise analyzer and VCO tester optionally with cross correlation and spectrum analyzer"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b1ed"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM"
published: "2026-06-10"
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# FSWP8 Phase noise analyzer and VCO tester optionally with cross correlation and spectrum analyzer

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b1ed

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has recently completed a procurement process for the supply of a FSWP8 Phase Noise Analyzer and VCO Tester with optional cross-correlation and spectrum analyzer. This procurement falls under the category of "goods" and was conducted through a direct procurement method, specifically below the threshold without competition. The contract has been awarded to Rohde & Schwarz U.K. Limited, a large-scale supplier. The process is completed with key contractual activities having taken place between 14th February 2025 and 31st March 2025. The procurement is linked to Edgbaston, Birmingham, with the project's legal basis referenced under the legislation of UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specializing in noise-measuring equipment to penetrate or expand their market in academic and public sectors. Companies that offer advanced measurement solutions similar to Rohde & Schwarz stand to benefit from associating with prominent institutions like the University of Birmingham, enhancing their credibility and exposure. This contract showcases how smaller and more niche technology firms could leverage direct procurement methods, given the right qualifications and product offerings, to gain substantial partnerships in the public domain.

## Notice

FSWP8 Phase noise analyzer and VCO tester optionally with cross correlation and spectrum analyzer, as per SSA process.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054783-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 14 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £64,166 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 2TT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ROHDE & SCHWARZ |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38434300 - Noise-measuring equipment

## Release History

- 10 Jun 2026 at 13:28 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054783-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054783-2026
  10th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.birmingham.ac.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.rohde-schwarz.com/uk/home_48230.html?change_c=true

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