Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bfc-eb94-72ec-b12d-1a4f3bb44e84/replacement-of-obsolete-life-expired-equipment-satellite-antenna-far-field-ra

closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs

# Replacement of Obsolete & Life Expired Equipment: Satellite Antenna Far Field Range

[Satellite Applications Catapult](https://tendernation.io/buyers/satellite-applications-catapult)

Estimated value

£150,000 to £205,000

Published

16 Apr 2016

Deadline

Closed

27 Apr 2016

## Who can bid

- Buyer says suitable for SMEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid.
- Open procedure

    Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage.

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## About this tender

Part funded by Innovate UK, part of a Department of UK HM Government, the Catapult is an independent innovation and technology company, created to foster growth across the economy through the exploitation of

space. The Satellite Applications Catapult's world-class facilities and expertise enable the best businesses, researchers and end-users to work with us to develop new satellite-based products, services and applications,

translating ideas from concept to market. The Catapult is installing an antenna test range at the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus, Harwell, Oxfordshire. The range will include two antenna towers and cover all satellite communication bands from C to Ka.

Through this procurement, the Catapult seeks replacement of obsolete and life expired equipment to complete the installation of the range. The requirements includes, but is not limited to replacement of the following

obsolete items:

â&#128;¢ Agilent 50 GHz RF Source 83650B

â&#128;¢ Agilent Lo/IF distribution Unit 85309A

â&#128;¢ Agilent Receiver 8530A

â&#128;¢ Agilent 20 GHz LO Source 83623B

â&#128;¢ Microwave System Amplifier 83050A (new requirement)

The specification and further information regarding the requirements are detailed in the ITT.

Additional information: To express interest in the requirement and request a copy of the ITT please email  (reference PRO-ITT-07).

You will need to request the ITT, complete and return it by the deadline of 15.00pm on 27th April 2016 to .

IMPORTANT NOTE: No extensions to the deadline for responses will usually be granted with very limited exception to situations where a Bidder finds themselves seeking to request an extension due to reasonable extenuating circumstances, those circumstances being beyond the Bidderâ&#128;&#153;s control and unforeseen to them.

All contact regarding this procurement should be made via the email address .

The Catapult will not enter into detailed private discussions regarding the goods or services. Clarification questions about the procurement should be submitted through the  email address by 5pm on 21st April 2016.

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## CPV classification

Televisions

Source

Contracts Finder (UK)

[View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/8f024635-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b)

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