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title: "School of Engineering Wind Tunnel"
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buyer: "LANCASTER UNIVERSITY"
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# School of Engineering Wind Tunnel

Buyer: LANCASTER UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-88374c21-3566-41c0-8361-31c1ffa3086c

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## Summary

This tender, issued by Lancaster University, is for the provision of a general-purpose wind tunnel at the Bailrigg Campus in Lancaster, United Kingdom. The title of the tender is "School of Engineering Wind Tunnel," and it falls under the industry category of Laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The procurement stage is currently active, with the tender period ending on 22nd May 2023 and the contract period scheduled from 14th June 2023 to 13th June 2028. The total contract value is £115,000, with a minimum value set at £90,000. The procurement method is an Open procedure below threshold.

This opportunity for a wind tunnel project provides business growth prospects for companies specializing in laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete due to the nature of the tender and its suitability for SMEs. The buying organisation, Lancaster University, has outlined detailed technical requirements and emphasized the possibility of further purchases based on future funding availability. Businesses interested in this tender should ensure compliance with the specified requirements and deadlines to enhance their competitiveness in the bidding process.

## Notice

The University is inviting tenders for the provision of a general-purpose wind tunnel with the following requirements: Minimum working cross-section: 450 mm x 450 mm Minimum wind speed: 30 ms-1 RMS Turbulence Level

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a3e1484-98f1-4cb8-8707-a4c88ef63a2c |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 22 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 14 Jun 2023 - 13 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £115,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LANCASTER UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | LANCASTER |
| Post town | Lancaster |
| Postcode | LA1 4YR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre |
| Local authority | Lancaster |
| Electoral ward | University |
| Westminster constituency | Lancaster and Wyre |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 26 Apr 2023 at 11:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a3e1484-98f1-4cb8-8707-a4c88ef63a2c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a3e1484-98f1-4cb8-8707-a4c88ef63a2c
  26th April 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/

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