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Loughborough University - Spray Master PIV & Flame Master PLIF

LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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05 Feb 2026 at 12:05

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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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 has completed a procurement process for the provision of advanced equipment, namely the Spray Master PIV & Flame Master PLIF, aimed at enhancing the capabilities within the National Centre for Combustion and Aerothermal Technology (NCCAT). The project involved a direct award contract to LAVISIONUK Limited, focusing on laboratory, optical, and precision equipment suited for particle image velocimetry and laser-based measurements. The contract, valued at approximately £611,294, began on 21st January 2026 and is set to conclude on 19th July 2026. Loughborough University, located in the East Midlands, chose a direct procurement method to ensure compatibility and consistency with existing systems, which is crucial for operational synergy and staff efficiency.

This procurement represents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory and precision equipment, particularly those proficient in optical instrumentation. Given the specialised nature of the equipment and the expertise required, this contract is exceptionally well-suited for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can offer continuity in product lines and service, ensuring seamless integration with existing technologies. Companies in the optical and precision engineering sectors can leverage this contract as a case study to demonstrate their capability to meet complex specifications and cross-compatibility requirements, potentially opening doors to similar contracts in the future.

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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=1012070912

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/010414-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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
£611,294 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20252 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
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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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