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Loughborough University Wind Tunnel Equipment

Loughborough University

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

30 Apr 2026 at 15:41

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

04 Feb 2026 at 16:05

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

18 Dec 2025 at 19:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Loughborough University, located in Loughborough, UK, engaged in an open procurement process for wind tunnel equipment under the National Wind Tunnel Facility. The procurement process is completed, covering the supply of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment for characterising spray-generated droplets. The tender, identified as LU01018, was managed through an open procedure, with submissions ending on 21 January 2026. The value of the contract is £500,000, and the contract period runs from 24 April to 17 August 2026. The primary industry category involves laboratory equipment, reflecting the award given to LAVISIONUK Limited, a UK-based SME supplier, indicating a focus on enhancing technical capabilities within the university's facilities.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment and precision engineering, especially those classified as SMEs. Suppliers with expertise in producing high-grade equipment suited for research and development environments can utilise this project to expand their portfolio within the academic sector. The successful engagement of LAVISIONUK Limited demonstrates the procurement's accessibility to small and medium-sized enterprises, encouraging other similar businesses to compete in future tenders by showcasing high-quality innovation and competitive pricing. Entities focusing on technological solutions, particularly within the scientific and educational domains, stand to benefit considerably by engaging with such procurement activities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Loughborough University Wind Tunnel Equipment

Notice Description

As part of the National Wind Tunnel Facility (NWTF) at Loughborough, we require specialised equipment to add capability to our new wind tunnel facility, allowing measurement and characterisation of spray generated droplets.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f9c2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040061-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 20266 months ago
Contract Period
24 Apr 2026 - 17 Aug 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LOUGHBOROUGH
Postcode
LE11 3TU
Postcode Area
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 Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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