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AwardedAwarded 8 January 2026

Ka‑Band Module Development & Complex Modulation Measurement Support

NPL Management Limited · Public undertaking

In brief

NPL Management Limited awarded laboratory equipment and research work to Viper RF Limited on 8 January 2026.

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What the notice says

Specialist technical input into the DSIT Semiconductor Project: Ka‑Band Module Development and Complex Modulation Measurements, contributing to the development of new measurement capability in high‑frequency RF semiconductor characterisation. The work includes: Characterisation of dielectric properties (e.g., charge mobility, permittivity) of semiconductor materials such as GaAs/GaN from 26.5-40 GHz and up to 330 GHz, including 2D wafer property mapping. Development of on‑wafer modulated‑signal measurement capability, testing QPSK, APSK‑16, APSK‑32 signals with varying input powers, with and without predistortion. Measurement of connectorised devices within an NPL 6G testbed. Provision of Ka‑band die samples, attendance at weekly technical meetings, development tasks, and delivery of a loaned connectorised Ka‑band transmit module.

Who won

WinnerValueDates
Viper RF Limited (SME)£50,000
8 January 2026 to 8 January 2026

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Contract details notice · UK7, notice 009537-2026

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NPL Management LimitedLast 12 months

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From notice 009537-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 3 February 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.