---
title: "20 GHz Vector Signal Generator, ultra low phase noise, 64 MSa memory"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000621565"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000621565.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2020-05-28"
---

# 20 GHz Vector Signal Generator, ultra low phase noise, 64 MSa memory

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000621565

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh has successfully completed a procurement process for the supply of a 20 GHz Vector Signal Generator with ultra-low phase noise and 64 MSa memory. This procurement was conducted through an open tender procedure and falls under the goods category, specifically within the education industry. Key details include the contract value of £49,999.83 and the award date of April 29, 2020. The delivery is to be made to the James Clerk Maxwell Building, located at the King's Buildings in Edinburgh, with the procurement process governed by the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the electronics and engineering sectors, particularly those that specialise in high-tech equipment and instruments. Smaller firms and new entrants focusing on innovative signal generator technologies may find this an ideal opportunity to engage with a prestigious university, potentially resulting in long-term partnerships and further contracts. Businesses that can demonstrate technical competence and product reliability will be well-positioned to compete for similar future tenders.

## Notice

20 GHz Vector Signal Generator, ultra low phase noise, 64 MSa memory.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Under Regulation Reg 6(1)(b)(ii) of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016, a contracting authority may award a contract without competition based on the following justification: Competition is absent for technical reasons (only if it is not caused by artificial narrowing down of the parameters of the procurement and no reasonable alternative or substitute exists)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY387211 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £49,999 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1HT |
| 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 | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KEYSIGHT TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 32344210 - Radio equipment
- 34999100 - Signal generators

## Release History

- 28 May 2020 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY387211

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY387211
  20 GHz Vector Signal Generator, ultra low phase noise, 64 MSa memory - 20 GHz Vector Signal Generator, ultra low phase noise, 64 MSa memory.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000621565

## Provenance

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