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LU01020 - Object Aware PTV

LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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20 Feb 2026 at 10:06

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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28 Jan 2026 at 16:05

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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20 Jan 2026 at 16:05

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Loughborough University has procured a 3D particle tracking velocimetry system for its School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering aimed at enhancing flow measurement around complex structures like wind turbines and vegetation. The procurement process, initiated through a direct award method, concluded with the signing of a contract with LAVISIONUK Limited on 10th February 2026. This equipment, critical for capturing fluid interaction with dynamic structures, positions itself within the 'Laboratory, optical and precision equipment' category, adding significant value to experimental capabilities. The procurement falls under public authority, sub-central government, with operations anticipated at the university's campus in Loughborough, UK, from 11th February to 10th July 2026.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in precision laboratory equipment and optical systems, particularly those capable of innovative designs for fluid dynamics research. The unique requirements of Loughborough University necessitate expertise in LED-based systems of measurement, making it ideal for businesses with proficiency in advanced particle tracking methodologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises like LAVISIONUK Limited, with capabilities in embedding structural data into flow calculations, can benefit from similar niche tenders rewarding innovation and technical specialisation. Such contracts aid growth by enhancing visibility and credibility through involvement in high-profile research initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LU01020 - Object Aware PTV

Notice Description

The School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering (ABC) have a requirement for a 3D time-resolving particle tracking velocimetry system to obtain 360-degree volumetric flow measurements around complex obstacles. The system requires capability to capture fluid interactions with dynamic and deformable structures (e.g. wind turbines, swimming humans/animals and vegetation), integrating structural kinematics and flow calculation. It needs to be an LED-based system to allow flexible use in open laboratories (i.e. no lasers), with the ability to apply to experiments in both air and water, with approximate range of cubic measurement volume of length = 0.05 m - 0.3 m To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1013683882

Procurement Information

The LaVision Object Aware Particle Tracking Velocimetry (OA PTV) is a globally unique solution for flow-structure interaction. LaVision OA PTV integrates structures directly into data acquisition - this provides globally unique capability flow around moving and deforming structures. This is the only system with such an integrated capability in 3D PTV flow calculations. This functionality is essential for the research and work planned.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060a50
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015523-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£255,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£255,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
11 Feb 2026 - 10 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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