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Volumetric Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV)

ASTON UNIVERSITY

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07 Apr 2025 at 08:43

Summary of the contracting process

Aston University has concluded a procurement process for the supply and installation of a Volumetric Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) system, categorised under "Laboratory, optical and precision equipments" (CPV code: 38000000). The contract, awarded through a direct procurement method without competition, was signed on 4th April 2025 and is valued at £95,000. The procurement stage is complete, and the awarded supplier is LaVisionUK Ltd. The project is located in Birmingham (UKG31), United Kingdom, with the contract period spanning from 7th April 2025 to 8th April 2025. This opportunity was governed by the legal basis set out in the UK legislation 2023/54.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the scientific and engineering sector, particularly those specialising in advanced laboratory and optical equipment. Given the direct procurement method used, businesses well-suited for similar future opportunities might include small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a strong inventory in precision instruments and an established track record of efficiency and reliability. Businesses looking to expand into the public sector or those aiming to secure government contracts can leverage this completed contract as a reference for credibility and capability in delivering high-value, specialised equipment.

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Notice Title

Volumetric Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV)

Notice Description

Volumetric Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) system supply and installation

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fdce
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013285-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£95,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
6 Apr 2025 - 8 Apr 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ASTON UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@aston.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 7ET
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LAVISIONUK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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