--- title: "Microwave Test Equipment and Optical Equipment" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-112711" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-112711" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-112711.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-112711.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "PRIFYSGOL BANGOR / BANGOR UNIVERSITY" published: "2022-02-15" --- # Microwave Test Equipment and Optical Equipment Buyer: PRIFYSGOL BANGOR / BANGOR UNIVERSITY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-kuma6s-112711 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-112711) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-112711.json) ## Summary Bangor University is conducting a procurement process for "Microwave Test Equipment and Optical Equipment" as part of its Digital Signal Processing Centre of Excellence, located in Bangor, UK. This open tender is currently at the award stage, with key items being delivered to the university. The procurement process began on 27th September 2021, with the deadline for bids having closed on 15th October 2021. The main category for this procurement is goods, specifically in the education sector, with a notable funding boost from the North Wales Growth Deal supporting the project. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in microwave and optical technologies, electronic equipment manufacturing, and associated services. Larger companies, alongside SMEs that can provide high-performance, high-bandwidth test equipment, are well-positioned to compete for these contracts. The procurement's focus on quality, price, and performance criteria means that suppliers capable of delivering innovative solutions and meeting stringent specifications will have a competitive advantage. ## Notice Bangor University's Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Centre of Excellence is a 6M GBP research centre undertaking highly specialised research into the application of DSP in digital communication systems such as 5G and beyond networks and ecosystems. The DSP Centre has now received ~3M GBP in funding support from the North Wales Growth Deal. The DSP Centre requires specialised microwave and optical test equipment to significantly expand their lab capacity and capabilities by procuring high performance, high bandwidth, test equipment for both the generation and analysis of microwave and optical signals. ### Lot Information Arbitrary waveform generator 65GS/s with synchronisation function Arbitrary waveform generator 65GS/s with synchronisation function. Options: Bangor University reserves the right to purchase optional items (as detailed in the specification), associated consumables and/or services (e.g. warranties, calibration) at a later date. Real-Time Oscilloscope 40GHz - 2 channels Real-Time Oscilloscope 40GHz - 2 channels. Options: Bangor University reserves the right to purchase optional items (as detailed in the specification), associated consumables and/or services (e.g. warranties, calibration) at a later date. Real-Time Oscilloscope 40GHz - 4 channels Real-Time Oscilloscope 40GHz - 4 channels. Options: Bangor University reserves the right to purchase optional items (as detailed in the specification), associated consumables and/or services (e.g. warranties, calibration) at a later date. Real-Time Oscilloscope 60GHz - 2 channels Real-Time Oscilloscope 60GHz - 2 channels. Options: Bangor University reserves the right to purchase optional items (as detailed in the specification), associated consumables and/or services (e.g. warranties, calibration) at a later date. Arbitrary Waveform Generator 12 GS/s Arbitrary Waveform Generator 12GS/s. Options: Bangor University reserves the right to purchase optional items (as detailed in the specification), associated consumables and/or services (e.g. warranties, calibration) at a later date. Real-Time Oscilloscope 6GHz - 2 channels Real-Time Oscilloscope 6GHz - 2 channels. Options: Bangor University reserves the right to purchase optional items (as detailed in the specification), associated consumables and/or services (e.g. warranties, calibration) at a later date. Optical Coherent Modulation Transmitter Optical Coherent Modulation Transmitter. Options: Bangor University reserves the right to purchase optional items (as detailed in the specification), associated consumables and/or services (e.g. warranties, calibration) at a later date. Optical Coherent Modulation Receiver Optical Coherent Modulation Receiver. Options: Bangor University reserves the right to purchase optional items (as detailed in the specification), associated consumables and/or services (e.g. warranties, calibration) at a later date. Continuously Tuneable C and L Band Laser Continously Tuneable C and L Band Laser. Options: Bangor University reserves the right to purchase optional items (as detailed in the specification), associated consumables and/or services (e.g. warranties, calibration) at a later date. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=112711 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Feb 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 11 Feb 2022 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £1,208,562 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | PRIFYSGOL BANGOR / BANGOR UNIVERSITY | | Locality | BANGOR | | Post town | Llandudno | | Postcode | LL57 2DG | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL3 North Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL32 Gwynedd | | Local authority | Gwynedd | | Electoral ward | Canol Bangor | | Westminster constituency | Bangor Aberconwy | | Delivery location | TLL12 Gwynedd | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 2 | | Supplier names | ID PHOTONICS; KEYSIGHT TECHNOLOGIES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 38300000 - Measuring instruments - 38342000 - Oscilloscopes - 38600000 - Optical instruments - 38636000 - Specialist optical instruments - 38636100 - Lasers ## Release History - 15 Feb 2022 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=112711 ## Documents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB388594 Microwave Test Equipment and Optical Equipment - Bangor University's Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Centre of Excellence is a 6M GBP research centre undertaking highly specialised research into the application of DSP in digital communication systems such as 5G and beyond networks and ecosystems. The DSP Centre has now received ~3M GBP in funding support from the North Wales Growth Deal. The DSP Centre requires specialised microwave and optical test equipment to significantly expand their lab capacity and capabilities by procuring high performance, high bandwidth, test equipment for both the generation and analysis of microwave and optical signals. ## Notice URLs - http://www.bangor.ac.uk - https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-112711 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-112711. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-112711.json.