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title: "Purchase of PNA-X Network Analyzer"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000789998"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY"
published: "2025-02-17"
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# Purchase of PNA-X Network Analyzer

Buyer: HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000789998

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## Summary

Heriot-Watt University, located in Riccarton, Edinburgh, has awarded a contract for the purchase of a PNA-X Network Analyzer to Keysight Technologies UK Limited. This procurement falls under the education category and was finalised on 17th February 2025. The procurement method used was a direct award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, following a voluntary ex ante transparency notice published on 6th February 2025. The contract is valued at £262,154.39 and the equipment will be delivered to Heriot-Watt University's Riccarton Campus in Edinburgh.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in high-frequency microwave and radio frequency equipment. The specificity and high technical requirements of the PNA-X Network Analyzer indicate excellent potential for businesses with expertise in advanced measurement equipment and components to meet tailored research needs. Such a contract suits large-scale suppliers with the capability to deliver bespoke and complex technical solutions, such as those exhibited by Keysight Technologies UK Limited, who have fulfilled this requirement.

## Notice

Purchase of PNA-X Network Analyzer

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Following the publication of a voluntary ex ante transparency notice (VEAT) 789998 on the 6th February 2025. This is a contract award notice indicating that Heriot-Watt University is now in contract with Keysight Technologies UK Limited for the purchase of the following piece of Microwave and Radio frequency equipment: 10 MHz to 50 GHz PNA-X network analyzer; 4-port, configurable test set, second source, source attenuators, receiver attenuators, bias tees, combiner, mechanical switches; noise receiver to 50 GHz; Third RF source up to 13.5 GHz; Noise figure measurements with vector correction; Modulation distortion up to 50 GHz; Vector and scalar mixer/converter measurements; Internal 6 GHz Arbitrary Waveform Generation; Device measurement eXpert-DMX; Power Sensor; USB average thermocouple,10MHz-50GHz; Power sensor cable; 5-ft (1.5m); Connector 2.4MM, (DC Block) 10MHZ-50GHZ; ECal module 50 GHz 2-port 2.4 mm; 2.4 mm adapters; IQ Data Bandwidth up to 4 GHz; Advanced vector signal analysis all-inclusive with no frequency, bandwidth limits and up to 64 channels; Digital demodulation analysis License; Economy mechanical calibration kit, 3-in-1 OSL, DC to 50 GHz, 2.4 mm Following market research carried out by the academic research team, 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

Following the publication of a voluntary ex ante transparency notice (VEAT) 789998 on the 6th February 2025. This is a contract award notice indicating that Heriot-Watt University is now in contract with Keysight Technologies UK Limited for the purchase of the following piece of Microwave and Radio frequency equipment: 10 MHz to 50 GHz PNA-X network analyzer; 4-port, configurable test set, second source, source attenuators, receiver attenuators, bias tees, combiner, mechanical switches; noise receiver to 50 GHz; Third RF source up to 13.5 GHz; Noise figure measurements with vector correction; Modulation distortion up to 50 GHz; Vector and scalar mixer/converter measurements; Internal 6 GHz Arbitrary Waveform Generation; Device measurement eXpert-DMX; Power Sensor; USB average thermocouple,10MHz-50GHz; Power sensor cable; 5-ft (1.5m); Connector 2.4MM, (DC Block) 10MHZ-50GHZ; ECal module 50 GHz 2-port 2.4 mm; 2.4 mm adapters; IQ Data Bandwidth up to 4 GHz; Advanced vector signal analysis all-inclusive with no frequency, bandwidth limits and up to 64 channels; Digital demodulation analysis License; Economy mechanical calibration kit, 3-in-1 OSL, DC to 50 GHz, 2.4 mm Following market research carried out by the academic research team, 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524105 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £262,154 |

## 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 | KEYSIGHT TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 17 Feb 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524105
- 6 Feb 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523410

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523410
  Purchase of PNA-X Network Analyzer - Purchase of PNA-X Network Analyzer
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524105
  Purchase of PNA-X Network Analyzer - Purchase of PNA-X Network Analyzer

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://hw.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000789998

## Provenance

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