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title: "Equipment for the LiFi Research and Development Centre"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000633703"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE"
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# Equipment for the LiFi Research and Development Centre

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000633703

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## Summary

The University of Strathclyde is currently engaged in the procurement process for lab instrumentation intended for the LiFi Research and Development Centre, a vital part of its transition from the University of Edinburgh. This tender, which falls under the education sector (CPV classification 38342000), aims to support cutting-edge research in optical wireless systems. The procurement is at the active tender stage, with submissions due by 23rd November 2020. The open procedure allows wide participation, and the total contract value is £750,000, which further underscores the significant investment in advancing LiFi technology.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced laboratory equipment and technology integration, particularly those with expertise in optical wireless solutions. Companies that can demonstrate a strong track record, especially those meeting the stipulated average yearly turnover of £1.5 million, are well-positioned to compete for this contract. The successful supplier will not only contribute to pioneering research but could also establish a long-term relationship with the University of Strathclyde, facilitating future collaborations and contracts in the field of educational technology and research instrumentation.

## Notice

The LiFi R&D Center (LRDC) requires to procure lab instrumentation as part of its move from the University of Edinburgh to the University of Strathclyde. The instrumentation will support the continued research and development in the field of optical wireless systems based on LiFi technology. The equipment should enable cutting edge experimentation that would achieve > 1 Tbps datarates at distances of up to 1 km, as well as experimentation targeted at modest capability in specific use cases where speeds on the order of 1 Gbps are required. The LRDC is looking to procure equipment that is interoperable as well as easy to integrate in the current existing automated workflows which are implemented in the MATLAB programming environment.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The LiFi R&D Center (LRDC) requires to procure lab instrumentation as part of its move from the University of Edinburgh to the University of Strathclyde. The instrumentation will support the continued research and development in the field of optical wireless systems based on LiFi technology. The equipment should enable cutting edge experimentation that would achieve > 1 Tbps datarates at distances of up to 1 km, as well as experimentation targeted at modest capability in specific use cases where speeds on the order of 1 Gbps are required. The LRDC is looking to procure equipment that is interoperable as well as easy to integrate in the current existing automated workflows which are implemented in the MATLAB programming environment.

Options: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to request additional deliveries by the Successful Tenderer, either intended as partial replacement of suppliers or installations or as extensions of existing supplies and installations. The Contracting Authority may at it's sole discretion exercise this option.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC402663 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £750,000 |
| Lots value | £750,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £751,633 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G1 1QE |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North East |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 31682210 - Instrumentation and control equipment
- 38342000 - Oscilloscopes

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2020 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC402663
- 21 Oct 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT397736

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT397736
  Equipment for the LiFi Research and Development Centre - The LiFi R&D Center (LRDC) requires to procure lab instrumentation as part of its move from the University of Edinburgh to the University of Strathclyde. The instrumentation will support the continued research and development in the field of optical wireless systems based on LiFi technology. The equipment should enable cutting edge experimentation that would achieve > 1 Tbps datarates at distances of up to 1 km, as well as experimentation targeted at modest capability in specific use cases where speeds on the order of 1 Gbps are required. The LRDC is looking to procure equipment that is interoperable as well as easy to integrate in the current existing automated workflows which are implemented in the MATLAB programming environment.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC402663
  Equipment for the LiFi Research and Development Centre - The LiFi R&D Center (LRDC) requires to procure lab instrumentation as part of its move from the University of Edinburgh to the University of Strathclyde. The instrumentation will support the continued research and development in the field of optical wireless systems based on LiFi technology. The equipment should enable cutting edge experimentation that would achieve > 1 Tbps datarates at distances of up to 1 km, as well as experimentation targeted at modest capability in specific use cases where speeds on the order of 1 Gbps are required. The LRDC is looking to procure equipment that is interoperable as well as easy to integrate in the current existing automated workflows which are implemented in the MATLAB programming environment.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.strath.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000633703
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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