Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cc6-fddd-70f6-a233-c372a7aa974e/itt-127555-4-port-10mhz-50ghz-vector-network-analyser-vna closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # ITT - 127555 4-Port 10MHz - 50GHz Vector Network Analyser (VNA) [National Physical Laboratory](https://tendernation.io/buyers/national-physical-laboratory) Estimated value £175,000 Published 17 Aug 2023 Deadline Closed 18 Sept 2023 ## 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. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is the UK's National Measurement Institute and is a world-leading centre of excellence in developing and applying the most accurate measurement standards, science, and technology available. NPL provides a measurement service which performs antenna calibrations for UK, European and worldwide businesses. These businesses undertake antenna testing and therefore require traceability to international standards and/or UKAS, which NPL provides. A network vector analyser (VNA) plays an essential role in such measurement service. This instrument measures electrical network's reflection and transmission properties and it's an essential part for antenna radiation characterisations, but the current equipment (dating from 2007) has now failed. Therefore NPL wishes to procure a current-generation VNA by extending the VNA measurement capability to 4-port and its operating frequency range to 50 GHz, which will operate at a higher tier of performance, support multiport antenna measurements at mm-wave frequency bands, delivering faster data transfer, higher accuracy and greater functionality. To express interest in this opportunity and access the tender documents please use the following URL: [lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/go/70981783018A043308A4](https://lupc.bravosolution.co.uk/go/70981783018A043308A4) ## CPV classification Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/b34b69b8-ca4a-4d18-88c8-a97b436600b2) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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