Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Prifysgol Bangor / Bangor University
Finance Office, Neuadd Reichel, Ffriddoedd Road
Bangor
LL57 2TR
Telephone
+44 1248388675
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKL12 - Gwynedd
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0340
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Arbitrary Waveform Generator
Reference number
BU662024
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 31600000 - Electrical equipment and apparatus
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
The DSP Centre at Bangor University undertakes research in advanced communication techniques in its state-of-the-art research facility, which is partly funded by the North Wales Growth Deal (NWGD) through Ambition North Wales. To further expand our research capabilities, we plan to acquire an additional arbitrary waveform generator, along with set-up support and training.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 38300000 - Measuring instruments
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL12 - Gwynedd
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Equipment is required for the generation of electrical signals with arbitrary waveforms defined by a predefined sample file. The generator should support i) 4 channels, ii) a sample rate of at least 120GS/s per channel, iii) a bit resolution of 8-bits, and iv) an analogue bandwidth of ~50GHz.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
5 August 2024
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
The University would be keen to speak to appropriate equipment suppliers to discuss requirements prior to going out to formal tender on the 5th August 2024. Interested suppliers are asked to contact Roger Giddings either by email: r.p.giddings@bangor.ac.uk or tel: 01248 382715, in the first instance. The closing date for tender submissions is scheduled to be 05 September 2024, meaning the tender period will run over the summer holiday period.
Prospective suppliers will be required to consider carbon reduction and biodiversity options as part of their tender submissions, along with social value contributions to the project via a Themes, Outcomes and Measures framework. A copy of the proposed TOMs framework is attached.
Potential suppliers are also advised that award of contract is subject to funding being approved. Prices submitted at tender stage will need to remain valid for 120 days.
Further detail on the North Wales Growth Deal can be found at: https://ambitionnorth.wales/growth-deal/
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=141702.
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