Award

Multi-Purpose Imaging Platform for Volumetric Velocity Measurements

THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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11 Apr 2023 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has awarded a contract to LaVision UK Ltd. for the procurement of a Multi-Purpose Imaging Platform for Volumetric Velocity Measurements. This procurement process was completed under a limited procurement method without prior publication, aiming to undertake underwater volumetric measurements in specific environments requiring non-laser based systems. The contract, valued at £117,881 GBP, was signed on 28th March 2023.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses involved in supplying advanced imaging systems designed for underwater volumetric measurements. Companies offering innovative solutions in time-resolved particle tracking velocimetry, self-calibrating velocimeters, and white/unharmful illumination systems suitable for water environments can benefit from participating in similar tenders within the goods category. The University of Edinburgh seeks suppliers capable of meeting specific technical requirements for volumetric velocity measurements in underwater settings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Multi-Purpose Imaging Platform for Volumetric Velocity Measurements

Notice Description

Integrated multi-camera system for use under water, for volumetric PTV (Shake-the-Box) and Tomographic PIV measurements.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Purchase of a multi-camera velocimeter, an LED-based illumination system, and a sophisticated state-of-the-art software suite for imaging processing.

Procurement Information

The University aims to undertake underwater volumetric measurement in environments that are not compatible with laser illumination. This is the only supplier of underwater volumetric measurement systems that are not laser based and meet all the following requirements: 1. time resolved, particle tracking velocimetry 2. self-calibrating velocimeter for fast redeployment and multi volume measurements 3. White/unharmful (non-laser based) illumination 4. Litre scale volume measurement 5. 1m/s speed in water

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000728766
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR475881
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38300000 - Measuring instruments

38651000 - Cameras

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£117,881 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Helen Zheng
Contact Email
zzheng33@exseed.ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 131651651

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LAVISION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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