UK-SWINDON: Microwave radio equipment.
Section I: Contracting Authority
I.1) Name and addresses
UK Research and Innovation
Polaris House North Star Avenue, SWINDON, SN2 1FL, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 1793867000, Email: majorprojects@uksbs.co.uk
Contact: Major Projects
Main Address: https://www.ukri.org/
NUTS Code: UKJ14
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract involves joint procurement: No.
In the case of joint procurement involving different countries, state applicable national procurement law: Not provided
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body: No.
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-SWINDON:-Amplifiers./7B33RY34ED
Additional information can be obtained from: the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the abovementioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at: Not provided
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Other activity:

Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title: UK SBS PR20030 NSTF EMC AMPLIFIER SUBSYSTEM
Reference Number: UK SBS PR20030
II.1.2) Main CPV Code:
31711423 - Microwave radio equipment.

II.1.3) Type of contract: SUPPLIES
II.1.4) Short description: This requirement is for the design, manufacturing, testing and delivery of the RF Amplifier Subsystem to be used at Electromagnetic Compatibility Chamber (EMC) at The National Satellite Test Facility (NSTF) which is currently under construction at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL), full details of which are contained in the UK SBS PR20030 Specification document (and any other associated documentation).
II.1.5) Estimated total value:
Value excluding VAT: 500,000
Currency: GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots:
This contract is divided into lots: No

II.2) Description

II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
Not Provided
II.2.3) Place of performance:
UKJ14 Oxfordshire

II.2.4) Description of procurement: The National Satellite Test Facility (NSTF) is a new facility for the environmental testing of complete satellites and large sub-assemblies which is currently under construction at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL) at UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Science Technology Facilities Council (STFC). It is being funded by the UK Government, developed and operated by RAL Space, and will provide comprehensive space AIV/AIT facilities for both new and existing space companies. One of the main facilities is an anechoic chamber which will be used to perform electromagnetic compatibility tests.

Most of the EMC equipment required to perform radiated E-field susceptibility tests has already been procured. The RF amplifiers are the last procurement items and the aim of this specification is for the successful bidder to propose a suitable rack mounted, integrated amplifier system which minimises reconfiguration time.

The RF amplifier system must cover the frequency range between 1GHz – 40GHz and shall be compatible with signal generator and dual directional couplers already procured.

The system shall include a switchable input, requiring only one connection between the signal generator and the switch and four connections between the switch and the individual amplifiers.

The amplifier subsystem shall be mounted in a 19” rack before delivery.

The requirement detailed in the specification is for the system design, manufacture and delivery of the RF amplifier subsystem comprising of the following items:

1.Amplifier 1GHz-6GHz
2.Amplifier 6GHz-18GHz
3.Amplifier 18GHz-26.5GHz
4.Amplifier 26.5GHz-40GHz
5.Input switch
6.Interconnecting cable (between signal generator and input switch)
7.Interconnecting cable (between switch and each individual amplifier)
8.Power distribution for items 1,2,3,4,5 and signal generator (Keysight N5183B)
9.19” rack - to mount items 1 through to 8 and free issued items
10.Document deliverables

This requirement is for the design, manufacturing, testing and delivery of the RF Amplifier Subsystem to be used at Electromagnetic Compatibility Chamber (EMC) at The National Satellite Test Facility (NSTF) which is currently under construction at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL), full details of which are contained in the UK SBS PR20030 Specification document (and any other associated documentation).
II.2.5) Award criteria:
Criteria below
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70

Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 30

II.2.6) Estimated value:
Value excluding VAT: 500,000
Currency: GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
Start: 04/08/2020 / End: 30/06/2021
This contract is subject to renewal: No
Description of renewals: Not provided

II.2.10) Information about variants:
Variants will be accepted: No
II.2.11) Information about options:
Options: No
Description of options: Not provided
II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds:
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Identification of the project: Not provided
II.2.14) Additional information: Not provided


Section III: Legal, Economic, Financial And Technical Information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions:
Not Provided
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria:
Not Provided
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required (if applicable) :
Not Provided
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
List and brief description of selection criteria:
Not Provided
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required (if applicable) :
Not Provided
III.1.5) Information about reserved contracts (if applicable)
The contract is reserved to sheltered workshops and economic operators aiming at the social and professional integration of disabled or disadvantaged persons: No
The execution of the contract is restricted to the framework of sheltered employment programmes: No

III.2) Conditions related to the contract

III.2.2) Contract performance conditions
Not Provided
III.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract: No

Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description OPEN
IV.1.1) Type of procedure: Open

IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement - NO
In the case of framework agreements justification for any duration exceeding 4 years: Not Provided


IV.1.6) Information about electronic auction:
An electronic auction will be used: No
Additional information about electronic auction: Not provided
IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure:
Notice number in the OJ S: Not provided
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date: 24/06/2020 Time: 11:00

IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: English,
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender:
Duration in month(s): 3

IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders:
Date: 24/06/2020
Time: 11:00


Section VI: Complementary Information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: Not provided
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used Yes
Electronic invoicing will be accepted Yes
Electronic payment will be used Yes
VI.3) Additional Information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-SWINDON:-Microwave-radio-equipment./7B33RY34ED

To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://uksbs.delta-esourcing.com/respond/7B33RY34ED
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body:
UK Shared Business Services Ltd
Polaris House, SWINDON, SN2 1FL, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 1793867000, Email: policy@uksbs.co.uk
Internet address: http://www.uksbs.co.uk
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures:
Not provided
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
Not Provided
VI.4.4) Service from which information about the lodging of appeals may be obtained:
Not provided
VI.5) Date Of Dispatch Of This Notice: 14/05/2020

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