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Loughborough University Wind Tunnel Equipment

LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Feb 2026 at 16:05

Tender

18 Dec 2025 at 19:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for Loughborough University's Wind Tunnel Equipment involved an open procedure for acquiring laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The buying organisation, Loughborough University, is based in Loughborough, United Kingdom. This tender was part of the National Wind Tunnel Facility initiative, necessitating specialised equipment for measuring and characterising spray-generated droplets. The procurement process included stages such as the tender issued on 18th December 2025, with a tender period ending on 21st January 2026, followed by an award period concluding on 31st January 2026. The contract is set to begin on 18th February 2026 and end on 17th August 2026, with a contract value of £500,000 awarded to LAVISIONUK Limited.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the laboratory and precision equipment sector to expand their portfolios. It is particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises that have expertise in manufacturing and providing high-quality scientific instruments aligned with aerospace or environmental research sectors. The competitive open procedure and substantial contract value provide an attractive prospect for SMEs looking to establish or strengthen their presence in public sector projects. Businesses that offer innovative solutions to enhance the functionality of wind tunnel facilities will find this opportunity lucrative for both growth and market diversification.

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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. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1011792454

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f9c2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010145-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
18 Feb 2026 - 17 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

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