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title: "250103 - A High Speed 2D Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05052e"
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buyer: "QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST"
published: "2025-08-20"
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# 250103 - A High Speed 2D Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) System

Buyer: QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05052e

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## Summary

Queen's University Belfast initiated a procurement process for a High Speed 2D Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) System, suitable for applications such as biomedical, wind tunnel, and water flume studies. The procurement, categorised under industrial lasers, took place in Belfast, United Kingdom. The process began in an open procedure, with tender and award periods initially ending in May 2025. Despite reaching the award phase, the process was terminated, with the tender formally cancelled on 20th August 2025. The original tender's value was estimated at £1,000,000, with provisions for additional procurement elements in the future.

This procurement process presented significant growth opportunities for businesses dealing in PIV systems and industrial laser technologies. Companies specialising in innovative technological solutions for research applications, especially those supporting fluid dynamics or structural interaction measurements, were particularly well-suited to compete. The open procurement method encouraged broader participation, offering a level playing field with accessible submission methods for interested parties. Despite its cancellation, the experience offers insights for businesses to better align with future tenders of this nature, especially within the public authority and sub-central government sectors across Northern Ireland.

## Notice

Queen's University Belfast wishes to procure a High Speed 2D Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) System for use including biomedical, wind tunnel and water flume applications. Future system requirements will include the purchase of additional cameras, stereoscopic (micro and macro) PIV measurements, and volumetric PIV measurements with and without fluid structure interaction measurements.

### Lot Information

Lot LOT-0001

Renewal: 12 months warranty, maintenance, and the purchase of any associated consumables, cameras & ancillary items included with options to extend for a further 48 months or until the end of useable life of the equipment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050257-2025 |
| Notice type | UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 15 Jun 2025 - 17 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | £1,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT7 1NN |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | TLN06 Belfast |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38636100 - Lasers
- 38636110 - Industrial lasers

## Release History

- 20 Aug 2025 at 14:16 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050257-2025
- 17 Apr 2025 at 19:31 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016074-2025
- 17 Apr 2025 at 15:38 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016045-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050257-2025
  20th August 2025 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016074-2025
  17th April 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016045-2025
  17th April 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/queensuniversitybelfast/aspx/Home
  Suppliers wishing to express an interest in this tender must register at this address and download the documentation

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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