---
title: "Purchase of Arbitrary Waveform Generator"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000753049"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY"
published: "2023-12-20"
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# Purchase of Arbitrary Waveform Generator

Buyer: HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000753049

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## Summary

The Heriot-Watt University has recently awarded a contract for the purchase of an Arbitrary Waveform Generator to Active Technologies SRL. The tender, titled 'Purchase of Arbitrary Waveform Generator', falls under the 'goods' category and was procured through a limited procurement method with no prior publication of a call for competition. The University specified the equipment's requirements for quantum communications testing, emphasising features such as high voltage, GHz capability, and user-friendliness for an intermediate level of experience.

This contract presents a business opportunity for suppliers in the electronics or research equipment sector. Businesses that can provide high-tech solutions meeting the specific equipment specifications outlined by the University would be well-suited to compete. With a contract value of 64450.0 EUR and signed on the 20th of December 2023, this opportunity signifies a focused procurement process catering to specialised research needs, offering potential growth avenues for innovative suppliers in the industry.

## Notice

Purchase of Arbitrary Waveform Generator with built in amplifiers and use friendly GUI.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Purchase of Arbitrary Waveform Generator with built in amplifiers and use friendly GUI. This is a specialist piece of equipment and there are no other suppliers available in the market to supply this type of equipment in the form factor required. The principal purpose of the contract is to acquire goods in connection with research undertaken by the University.

### Procurement Information

This is a specialist piece of equipment and there are no other suppliers available in the market to supply this type of equipment in the form factor required. The Arbitrary Waveform Generator supplied by Active Technologies SRL will be used for quantum communications testing and consists of : High voltage - peak to peak greater than 3.5V; High bandwidth - GHz capable pulsing; Short rise/fall time - less than 250ps; Stackable; At least 4 output channels; User friendly for intermediate level of experience with AWGs and device control via software. The principal purpose of the contract award is to acquire goods in connection with research undertaken by the University.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC495334 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £64,450 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | RICCARTON, EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH14 4AP |
| 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 | Pentland Hills |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2023 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC495334

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC495334
  Purchase of Arbitrary Waveform Generator - Purchase of Arbitrary Waveform Generator with built in amplifiers and use friendly GUI.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://hw.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000753049
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/edinburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

## Provenance

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