An Anechoic Radio Frequency (RF) Chamber

Tampere University has issued a tender for the design, construction, and commissioning of a dedicated anechoic radio‑frequency (RF) chamber and adjacent control room within the Sähkötalo building on the Hervanta campus. The chamber will serve the Tampere Wireless Research Center’s Wireless Infrastructure and Communications Operations (WICO) environment, enabling over‑the‑air antenna measurements and experimental validation of current and emerging wireless communication systems. Precise spatial layouts and existing measurement equipment specifications are provided in the tender appendices to guide the integration of the chamber into the existing research infrastructure.

To ensure that the installation meets all required spatial and environmental conditions, the selected contractor must conduct an on‑site survey promptly after contract signing, coordinating access with the main construction contractor during the ongoing building renovation. The renovation is slated for completion in late April 2027, with chamber construction scheduled to begin in early May 2027 and to be completed within the spring‑to‑summer 2027 timeframe, contingent upon the timely completion of renovation works. The procurement process includes mandatory construction site safety training for all personnel accessing the site.

All design and fabrication work must adhere to the applicable Finnish and European standards for anechoic chambers, including IEC 62262 for operating frequency ranges and noise attenuation performance requirements.

Tampere University (thereinafter also "TAU" or "Contracting Authority" calls for tenders for an Anechoic Radio Frequency (RF) Chamber for Hervanta Campus' Sähkötalo. The procurement concerns an Anechoic RF Chamer (hereinafter referred to as "Chamber") for wireless communication technology, to be integrated into the WICO research environment and primarily used by the Tampere Wireless Research Center. The facility will be used for conducting Over-The-Air (OTA) antenna measurements, supporting advanced research and experimental validation in wireless communications. The chamber will enable research on current and future wireless systems and will further strengthen the existing high-level research in the field. The object of the tender process is described in more detail in the invitation to tender documents. A dedicated space has been allocated for both the chamber and an adjacent control room. Detailed layouts and spatial specifications are provided in the appendices to this tender. In addition, a separate appendix outlines the existing measurement equipment that will be installed and utilized within the new chamber. The chamber will be constructed within the Sähkötalo building, in the F-wing. The chamber is effectively located at the ground-floor level, allowing convenient access through large doors. This facilitates the transportation and installation of sizeable chamber components and measurement equipment. The selected supplier will be required to conduct a site survey promptly after contract signing. The purpose of the survey is to verify all relevant dimensions, environmental conditions, and technical details necessary for the design and installation of the chamber. Access to the site during the renovation phase will require coordination with the main construction contractor (details are provided after the contract has been signed). It is expected that participation in a mandatory construction site safety training (approximately one hour) will be required prior to site access. At the time of issuing this tender, the specified area within Sähkötalo is undergoing renovation. The renovation is scheduled for completion by the end of April 2027. Consequently, construction of the anechoic chamber is expected to commence at the beginning May 2027, subject to the completion of renovation works and in the absence of unforeseen delays. The anticipated construction period for the chamber is during spring-summer 2027. Budget Available: Please note maximum budget available for this procurement is no greater than 500.000 € (EUR, excl. VAT).
Place of performance: Sähkötalo building on the Hervanta campus

Lot: LOT-0000
Title: An Anechoic Radio Frequency (RF) Chamber

Procurement documents
Address of the procurement documents: https://tarjouspalvelu.fi/tuni?id=616544&tpk=9d1cb412-5e74-46d2-8bfb-780bfe0dcf5d