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title: "Fast Oscilloscope for Particle Physics Experiments (PPE) of the School of Physics and Astronomy"
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# Fast Oscilloscope for Particle Physics Experiments (PPE) of the School of Physics and Astronomy

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000674890

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh is currently in the tender stage for the procurement of a high-spec Fast Oscilloscope intended for use by the Particle Physics Experiments (PPE) group. This contract is valued at £108,000 and is aimed at the goods category within the education industry. The tender submission period concludes on 22nd December 2021, with delivery set to occur at the University’s James Clark Maxwell Building in Edinburgh, UK. This procurement follows an open procedure, allowing maximum participation from interested suppliers.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in the supply of scientific equipment, particularly those specialising in high-precision instruments for academic or research environments. Companies that can demonstrate their technical capabilities, meet stringent quality standards, and hold relevant certifications, such as ISO 9001, will be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, having financial stability evidenced by historical turnover and insurance coverage will enhance the likelihood of success in this procurement opportunity.

## Notice

The University wishes to invite competitive tenders for the a high-spec oscilloscope to be used by the Particle Physics Experiments (PPE) group for detector development projects over the course of the 10 years (or longer). This tender is for the base unit, defining the maximum capabilities of the system.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

You are invited to tender for the provision of a digital, 4-channel, real-time, RF-grade Oscilloscope. This Contract covers the period from January 2022 to January 2023 with the option to extend for a period of 3 years.

Options: Optional addition of analysis functionality (e.g. via software packages)

Renewal: 1 year with the option to extend for a further 3 in total (1+1+1+1)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV433929 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract 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 | 25 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £108,000 |
| 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 | 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38342000 - Oscilloscopes

## Release History

- 25 Nov 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV433929

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV433929
  Fast Oscilloscope for Particle Physics Experiments (PPE) of the School of Physics and Astronomy - The University wishes to invite competitive tenders for the a high-spec oscilloscope to be used by the Particle Physics Experiments (PPE) group for detector development projects over the course of the 10 years (or longer). This tender is for the base unit, defining the maximum capabilities of the system.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying
- http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2015/30/contents/enacted
- http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/493/contents/made
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000674890
- https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/HTML/?uri=CELEX:32014L0024&from=EN
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2010/15/contents
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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