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Contract Award Notice

Supply and Installation of a Vector Network Analyser System covering frequencies up to 1.1 THz.

  • First published: 17 November 2017
  • Last modified: 17 November 2017
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Summary

OCID:
Published by:
University of Birmingham
Authority ID:
AA20042
Publication date:
17 November 2017
Deadline date:
-
Notice type:
Contract Award Notice
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

The University of Birmingham invites tenders for the supply of the following:

THz Vector Network Analyser System.

The system shall be capable of measuring, to a high degree of accuracy, the full 2-port scattering parameters, (both magnitude and phase) of microwave devices in the frequency range 10 MHz to 1.1 THz.

The system shall include a base vector network analyser system covering 10 MHz to a suitable upper frequency (Band 1). The base VNA shall be usable on its own via a coaxial interface to cover Band 1, and usable in conjunction with a series of frequency converter units covering the waveguide bands from 140 GHz to 1.1 THz. Any gap in coverage between the top end of Band 1 and the lower frequency limit of the wave-guide band converters should be kept to a minimum.

The frequency converter units, supplied in pairs to permit full two-port measurements, shall extend the frequency range over which full two-port measurements can be performed, to the following specific bands, and the measurement ports shall use the rectangular waveguide standards listed for each band:

— Band 2. 140 — 220 GHz, WR-5.1.

— Band 3. 220 — 330 GHz, WR-3.4.

— Band 4. 325 — 500 GHz, WR-2.2.

— Band 5. 500 — 750 GHz, WR-1.5.

— Band 6. 750 — 1100 GHz, WR-1.0.

The frequency converter heads shall meet the following requirements:

— Self-contained thermal management — no additional measures are needed to cool them.

— Individually characterised by the manufacturer in terms of conversion efficiency and output power.

The suppliers will agree to provide operational support for the duration of the paid for service contract.

Full notice text

Contract award notice

Results of the procurement procedure

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

The University of Birmingham

Edgbaston Park Road

Birmingham

B15 2TT

UK

Contact person: Pauline Harrison

Telephone: +44 1214148541

E-mail: p.e.harrison@bham.ac.uk

Fax: +44 1214143459

NUTS: UKG31

Internet address(es)

Main address: http://www.bham.ac.uk

Address of the buyer profile: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx/Home

I.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

I.5) Main activity

Education

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

Supply and Installation of a Vector Network Analyser System covering frequencies up to 1.1 THz.

Reference number: SC5726/17

II.1.2) Main CPV code

38000000

 

II.1.3) Type of contract

Supplies

II.1.4) Short description

The University of Birmingham invites tenders for the supply of the following:

THz Vector Network Analyser System.

The system shall be capable of measuring, to a high degree of accuracy, the full 2-port scattering parameters, (both magnitude and phase) of microwave devices in the frequency range 10 MHz to 1.1 THz.

The system shall include a base vector network analyser system covering 10 MHz to a suitable upper frequency (Band 1). The base VNA shall be usable on its own via a coaxial interface to cover Band 1, and usable in conjunction with a series of frequency converter units covering the wave-guide bands from 140 GHz to 1.1 THz. Any gap in coverage between the top end of Band 1 and the lower frequency limit of the wave-guide band converters should be kept to a minimum.

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

II.1.7) Total value of the procurement

Value excluding VAT: 921 212.79  GBP

II.2) Description

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

38000000

38636000

38636100

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKG31

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The University of Birmingham invites tenders for the supply of the following:

THz Vector Network Analyser System.

The system shall be capable of measuring, to a high degree of accuracy, the full 2-port scattering parameters, (both magnitude and phase) of microwave devices in the frequency range 10 MHz to 1.1 THz.

The system shall include a base vector network analyser system covering 10 MHz to a suitable upper frequency (Band 1). The base VNA shall be usable on its own via a coaxial interface to cover Band 1, and usable in conjunction with a series of frequency converter units covering the waveguide bands from 140 GHz to 1.1 THz. Any gap in coverage between the top end of Band 1 and the lower frequency limit of the wave-guide band converters should be kept to a minimum.

The frequency converter units, supplied in pairs to permit full two-port measurements, shall extend the frequency range over which full two-port measurements can be performed, to the following specific bands, and the measurement ports shall use the rectangular waveguide standards listed for each band:

— Band 2. 140 — 220 GHz, WR-5.1.

— Band 3. 220 — 330 GHz, WR-3.4.

— Band 4. 325 — 500 GHz, WR-2.2.

— Band 5. 500 — 750 GHz, WR-1.5.

— Band 6. 750 — 1100 GHz, WR-1.0.

The frequency converter heads shall meet the following requirements:

— Self-contained thermal management — no additional measures are needed to cool them.

— Individually characterised by the manufacturer in terms of conversion efficiency and output power.

The suppliers will agree to provide operational support for the duration of the paid for service contract.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Compliance to specifications / Weighting: 40

Quality criterion: After sales and technical back up / Weighting: 12

Quality criterion: Training and delivery / Weighting: 12

Quality criterion: SAQ / Weighting: 6

Price / Weighting:  30

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: SC5726/17

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

01/11/2017

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 2

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Keysight Technologies UK Ltd

610 Wharfedale Road, Winnersh Triangle

Wokingham

RG41 5TP

UK

NUTS: UKJ11

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 921 212.79  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

The University of Birmingham

Edgbaston Park Road

Birmingham

B152TT

UK

Telephone: +44 1214148541

E-mail: procurement@bham.ac.uk

Fax: +44 1214143459

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

13/11/2017

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
38000000 Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) Technology and Equipment
38636100 Lasers Specialist optical instruments
38636000 Specialist optical instruments Astronomical and optical instruments

Delivery locations

ID Description
100 UK - All

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The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.

ID Description
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About the buyer

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p.e.harrison@bham.ac.uk
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Other contact:
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