Scope
Reference
PO00015963
Description
Specialist technical input into the DSIT Semiconductor Project: Ka‑Band Module Development and Complex Modulation Measurements, contributing to the development of new measurement capability in high‑frequency RF semiconductor characterisation.
The work includes:
Characterisation of dielectric properties (e.g., charge mobility, permittivity) of semiconductor materials such as GaAs/GaN from 26.5-40 GHz and up to 330 GHz, including 2D wafer property mapping.
Development of on‑wafer modulated‑signal measurement capability, testing QPSK, APSK‑16, APSK‑32 signals with varying input powers, with and without predistortion.
Measurement of connectorised devices within an NPL 6G testbed.
Provision of Ka‑band die samples, attendance at weekly technical meetings, development tasks, and delivery of a loaned connectorised Ka‑band transmit module.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £50,000 excluding VAT
- £60,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
8 January 2026
Contract dates
- 8 January 2026 to 8 January 2026
- 1 day
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - unknown
Supplier
Viper RF Limited
Unit 22 Parsons Court, Welbury Way, Newton Aycliffe
NEWTON AYCLIFFE
DL5 6ZE
United Kingdom
Email: jim.mayock@viper-rf.com
Region: UKC14 - Durham CC
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
NPL Management Limited
- Companies House: 02937881
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYDB-8862-JBYM
National Physical Laboratory
Teddington
TW11 0LW
United Kingdom
Email: etenders@npl.co.uk
Website: http://www.npl.co.uk
Region: UKI75 - Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)