Tender

Loughborough University Wind Tunnel Equipment

LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY

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Tender

18 Dec 2025 at 19:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Loughborough University, a sub-central government public authority, is seeking tenders for the procurement of specialised wind tunnel equipment as part of their National Wind Tunnel Facility (NWTF). The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with an open procedure being conducted for the acquisition of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. Interested suppliers must submit their bids by 21 January 2026, with the enquiry period closing on 14 January 2026. The contract, valued at £500,000, is scheduled to commence on 10 February 2026 and conclude by 10 August 2026. The equipment will be utilised at the university's facility in Loughborough, UK.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory and precision instruments to expand their client base into the education sector, particularly those with experience working with public authorities. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially encouraged to participate, given the emphasis on quality over price, with a quality score weight of 80 per cent and a price score weight of 20 per cent. Engaging in this procurement process can lead to potential future collaborations with academic institutions seeking advanced technological solutions to enhance research capabilities.

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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. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Loughborough:-Laboratory%2C-optical-and-precision-equipments-%28excl.-glasses%29./7PB6W3V973 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/7PB6W3V973

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/084653-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jan 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Feb 2026 - 10 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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