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title: "Volumetric Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04fdce"
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buyer: "ASTON UNIVERSITY"
published: "2025-04-07"
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# Volumetric Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV)

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04fdce

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## Summary

Aston University has concluded a procurement process for the supply and installation of a Volumetric Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) system, categorised under "Laboratory, optical and precision equipments" (CPV code: 38000000). The contract, awarded through a direct procurement method without competition, was signed on 4th April 2025 and is valued at £95,000. The procurement stage is complete, and the awarded supplier is LaVisionUK Ltd. The project is located in Birmingham (UKG31), United Kingdom, with the contract period spanning from 7th April 2025 to 8th April 2025. This opportunity was governed by the legal basis set out in the UK legislation 2023/54.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the scientific and engineering sector, particularly those specialising in advanced laboratory and optical equipment. Given the direct procurement method used, businesses well-suited for similar future opportunities might include small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a strong inventory in precision instruments and an established track record of efficiency and reliability. Businesses looking to expand into the public sector or those aiming to secure government contracts can leverage this completed contract as a reference for credibility and capability in delivering high-value, specialised equipment.

## Notice

Volumetric Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) system supply and installation

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013285-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 6 Apr 2025 - 8 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ASTON UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 7ET |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Nechells |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2025 at 08:43 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013285-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013285-2025
  7th April 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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