Speculative Notice – NATIONAL

1 Authority Details

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Authority Name and Address

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Address from which further information may be obtained

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2 Contract Details

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Title

Optical Spectrum Analyser

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Description of the goods or services required

The DSP Centre at Bangor University undertakes research in advanced communication technologies 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 a wideband Optical Spectrum Analyser.

Test equipment is required to analyse the power spectrum of optical signals over a wide wavelength range of ~400 – 1700nm, the offered wavelength range will be a key consideration. Key performance specifications are, high wavelength resolution of ~0.05 nm, and sensitivity of -70 to -80dBm. The equipment should have a large display and easy-to-use user interface. The in-built measurement features will also be carefully considered.

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3 Administrative Information

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Reference number attributed to the notice by the contracting authority

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Estimated Start of the Award Procedure

4 Other Information

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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 the end of August/beginning of 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/

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(WA Ref:142378)

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