Published date: 31 July 2024

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 14 August 2024, 5pm

Contract summary

Industry

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

Location of contract

TW11 0LW

Value of contract

£0

Procurement reference

tender_458013/1390095

Published date

31 July 2024

Closing date

14 August 2024

Closing time

5pm

Contract start date

9 September 2024

Contract end date

28 March 2025

Contract type

Supply contract

Procedure type

Competitive quotation (below threshold)

The buyer selects a group of potential suppliers to invite to tender.

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) requires a high-performance signal/spectrum analyser to support advanced research and development activities in the fields of quantum computing enabling technologies such as parametric amplifiers, and cryogenic RF components. This procurement aims to upgrade NPL's measurement capabilities to meet the increasing demand for precision and sensitivity in these cutting-edge domains.

The spectrum analyser should meet the following primary requirements:

- Frequency Range: Up to 26.5 GHz to cover the necessary measurement spectrum for quantum computing and RF component testing.
- Phase Noise Performance: Low phase noise (< -136 dBc/Hz at 1 GHz, 10 kHz offset) to ensure high precision in signal analysis.
- Displayed Average Noise Level (DANL): overall -140 dBm or better to detect and measure weak signals accurately.

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Additional text

The Authority is using the LUPC Bravo e-Procurement portal to conduct the procurement process. All Suppliers must register their company via the LUPC Bravo Portal.

About the buyer

Contact name

Nina Heath

Address

Hampton road
Teddington
TW11 0LW
England

Email

nina.heath@npl.co.uk