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Loughborough University - Spray Master PIV & Flame Master PLIF

LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY

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07 Jan 2026 at 16:05

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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18 Dec 2025 at 19:05

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Loughborough University recently concluded a procurement for the "Spray Master PIV & Flame Master PLIF" project, with a focus on laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The university, located in Loughborough, UK, used a direct award procurement method for this contract, signifying a straightforward procurement approach. The process, initially initiated in December 2025, transitioned to the award phase by January 2026, with the contract due to start on 21st January 2026 and end on 19th July 2026. This tender, under the UKPGA legal basis, involved the acquisition of complex laser and imaging equipment, central to supporting the university’s National Centre for Combustion and Aerothermal Technology (NCCAT), ensuring cross-compatibility with existing equipment for research advancements in reacting flow and combustion studies. The awarded supplier was LAVISIONUK Limited, based in Oxfordshire, UK.

This procurement creates notable opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced scientific equipment, particularly those with expertise in laser optical systems and precision imaging technology. Suitable candidates are those capable of ensuring product compatibility with existing infrastructure and provision of ongoing technical support. As Loughborough University emphasises continuity and consistency, businesses positioned as reliable partners capable of sustaining long-term relationships and offering bespoke solutions for high-precision laboratory needs stand to benefit the most from such projects. This contract showcases potential growth for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) such as LAVISIONUK Limited, highlighting opportunities within sub-central government-led research initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Loughborough University - Spray Master PIV & Flame Master PLIF

Notice Description

The equipment is a self-contained planer laser and optics for particle image velocimetry (PIV) in a reacting flow facility and a laser system with harmonic generation and a pumped tuneable dye laser, with intensified imaging capability for multiple combustion species (OH, CH, CH2O, NO) and simultaneous kerosene planer fluorescence measurement. The equipment is compatible with existing imaging, laser, control/timing equipment already in use in the facility. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1004156374

Procurement Information

National Centre for Combustion and Aerothermal Technology (NCCAT) currently deploys a range of optical instrumentation on its other facilities. In upgrading the new facility, it is imperative that the instrumentation has cross compatibility with existing equipment in terms of both the hardware (imaging laser and timing units), software, data analysis, and the ability of staff to use a single system infrastructure across NCCAT. Laser optical measurement systems are specialist measurements which require significant expertise and experience to use safely and accurately. Maintenance support is required to ensure compliance with laser risk assessment policy. This level of support is only possible if a laser optical system uses a consistent supplier across the laser, cameras, optics, and timing units. A single system family across the facility is essential so processes can transfer between our experimental activities

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f9c1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001193-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
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
£611,294 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20251 months ago
Contract Period
21 Jan 2026 - 19 Jul 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Chris Stacey
Contact Email
c.n.stacey@lboro.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01509226349

Buyer Location

Locality
LOUGHBOROUGH
Postcode
LE11 3TU
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Charnwood
Electoral Ward
Loughborough Ashby
Westminster Constituency
Loughborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LAVISIONUK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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