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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: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-960ee483-19b8-4d01-bab8-ccf4ffe7d469

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## Summary

The University of Bristol is inviting tenders for the supply of a Time Resolved Particle Velocimetry (PIV) System, classified under miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments. This open procurement process is currently in the 'Tender' stage, with proposals due by 3 April 2017. The anticipated value of the contract is £200,000, and the successful supplier will provide the system for use in the university's low turbulence wind tunnel located in Bristol, England. The contract period is set to commence on 9 May 2017 and conclude on 8 May 2018.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in scientific instrumentation, particularly those capable of supplying high-speed video systems and associated technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises may find this contract particularly accessible, as the buying organisation is open to considering suitable candidates from this sector. Competitors should be equipped to meet the technical specifications required for the PIV system, thus fostering potential growth through collaboration with a prominent educational institution.

## 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/1429851f-01ca-4379-a429-ac299f0a168a |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Apr 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 8 May 2017 - 8 May 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| 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 | 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2017 at 12:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1429851f-01ca-4379-a429-ac299f0a168a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1429851f-01ca-4379-a429-ac299f0a168a
  3rd March 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://tenders.bris.ac.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

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