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title: "Time Resolved Particle Velocimetry (PIV) System"
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# Time Resolved Particle Velocimetry (PIV) System

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0fad2b18-b75b-4a87-914d-420094ad8dca

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## Summary

The University of Bristol has recently completed a procurement process for a Time Resolved Particle Velocimetry (PIV) System, which is classified under miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments. This open procedure was aimed at acquiring equipment necessary for use with their low turbulence wind tunnel located in Bristol, England. The tender period ended on 3rd April 2017, and the awarded contract, valued at £95,955, commenced on 10th July 2017, with a contract duration of two years ending on 9th July 2019. The procurement mostly targeted the goods category.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in high-speed video and testing equipment, to engage with well-established academic institutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the technical instrumentation sector can particularly benefit by showcasing their innovative solutions and competing for similar contracts in the future. Suppliers that provide specialised testing technology or equipment that meets the stringent requirements of university research facilities would be well-suited to pursue such tenders.

## Notice

A time resolved particle velocimetry (PIV) system is required for use with the low turbulence wind tunnel at the University of Bristol. The system will be used with existing Photron WX100 high speed video cameras which have a frame rate of 1000 fps and 32 GB of RAM. The system will be used to measure the velocity fields around wind tunnel models in the wind tunnel at flow speeds from 5 m/s to 90 m/s.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f642d5c-3ef1-4e90-be4c-247e040fda3c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Apr 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jul 2017 |
| Contract period | 9 Jul 2017 - 9 Jul 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £95,955 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS2 8BB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LAVISIONUK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments

## Release History

- 9 Aug 2017 at 11:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f642d5c-3ef1-4e90-be4c-247e040fda3c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f642d5c-3ef1-4e90-be4c-247e040fda3c
  9th August 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://tenders.bris.ac.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

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