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250103 - A High Speed 2D Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) System

Queen's University Belfast

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

20 Aug 2025 at 15:16

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
TenderUpdate

17 Apr 2025 at 20:31

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

17 Apr 2025 at 16:38

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Queen's University Belfast initiated a procurement process for a High Speed 2D Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) System, suitable for applications such as biomedical, wind tunnel, and water flume studies. The procurement, categorised under industrial lasers, took place in Belfast, United Kingdom. The process began in an open procedure, with tender and award periods initially ending in May 2025. Despite reaching the award phase, the process was terminated, with the tender formally cancelled on 20th August 2025. The original tender's value was estimated at £1,000,000, with provisions for additional procurement elements in the future.

This procurement process presented significant growth opportunities for businesses dealing in PIV systems and industrial laser technologies. Companies specialising in innovative technological solutions for research applications, especially those supporting fluid dynamics or structural interaction measurements, were particularly well-suited to compete. The open procurement method encouraged broader participation, offering a level playing field with accessible submission methods for interested parties. Despite its cancellation, the experience offers insights for businesses to better align with future tenders of this nature, especially within the public authority and sub-central government sectors across Northern Ireland.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

250103 - A High Speed 2D Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) System

Notice Description

Queen's University Belfast wishes to procure a High Speed 2D Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) System for use including biomedical, wind tunnel and water flume applications. Future system requirements will include the purchase of additional cameras, stereoscopic (micro and macro) PIV measurements, and volumetric PIV measurements with and without fluid structure interaction measurements.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0001

Renewal: 12 months warranty, maintenance, and the purchase of any associated consumables, cameras & ancillary items included with options to extend for a further 48 months or until the end of useable life of the equipment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05052e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050257-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38636100 - Lasers

38636110 - Industrial lasers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Jun 2025 - 17 Jun 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Cancelled

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Queen's University Belfast
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT7 1NN
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN06 Belfast
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Further Information

Notice Documents

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