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09 Aug 2017 at 12:05

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bristol has recently completed a procurement process for a Time Resolved Particle Velocimetry (PIV) System, which is classified under miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments. This open procedure was aimed at acquiring equipment necessary for use with their low turbulence wind tunnel located in Bristol, England. The tender period ended on 3rd April 2017, and the awarded contract, valued at £95,955, commenced on 10th July 2017, with a contract duration of two years ending on 9th July 2019. The procurement mostly targeted the goods category.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in high-speed video and testing equipment, to engage with well-established academic institutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the technical instrumentation sector can particularly benefit by showcasing their innovative solutions and competing for similar contracts in the future. Suppliers that provide specialised testing technology or equipment that meets the stringent requirements of university research facilities would be well-suited to pursue such tenders.

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Notice Title

Time Resolved Particle Velocimetry (PIV) System

Notice Description

A time resolved particle velocimetry (PIV) system is required for use with the low turbulence wind tunnel at the University of Bristol. The system will be used with existing Photron WX100 high speed video cameras which have a frame rate of 1000 fps and 32 GB of RAM. The system will be used to measure the velocity fields around wind tunnel models in the wind tunnel at flow speeds from 5 m/s to 90 m/s.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0fad2b18-b75b-4a87-914d-420094ad8dca
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f642d5c-3ef1-4e90-be4c-247e040fda3c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£95,955 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Aug 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Apr 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jul 20179 years ago
Contract Period
10 Jul 2017 - 9 Jul 2019 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of Bristol
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS2 8BB
Postcode Area
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LaVisionUK Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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