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title: "Loughborough University - Spray Master PIV & Flame Master PLIF"
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# Loughborough University - Spray Master PIV & Flame Master PLIF

Buyer: LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f9c1

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## Summary

Loughborough University has completed a procurement process for the provision of advanced equipment, namely the Spray Master PIV & Flame Master PLIF, aimed at enhancing the capabilities within the National Centre for Combustion and Aerothermal Technology (NCCAT). The project involved a direct award contract to LAVISIONUK Limited, focusing on laboratory, optical, and precision equipment suited for particle image velocimetry and laser-based measurements. The contract, valued at approximately £611,294, began on 21st January 2026 and is set to conclude on 19th July 2026. Loughborough University, located in the East Midlands, chose a direct procurement method to ensure compatibility and consistency with existing systems, which is crucial for operational synergy and staff efficiency.

This procurement represents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory and precision equipment, particularly those proficient in optical instrumentation. Given the specialised nature of the equipment and the expertise required, this contract is exceptionally well-suited for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can offer continuity in product lines and service, ensuring seamless integration with existing technologies. Companies in the optical and precision engineering sectors can leverage this contract as a case study to demonstrate their capability to meet complex specifications and cross-compatibility requirements, potentially opening doors to similar contracts in the future.

## Notice

The equipment is a self-contained planer laser and optics for particle image velocimetry (PIV) in a reacting flow facility and a laser system with harmonic generation and a pumped tuneable dye laser, with intensified imaging capability for multiple combustion species (OH, CH, CH2O, NO) and simultaneous kerosene planer fluorescence measurement. The equipment is compatible with existing imaging, laser, control/timing equipment already in use in the facility. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1012070912

### Procurement Information

National Centre for Combustion and Aerothermal Technology (NCCAT) currently deploys a range of optical instrumentation on its other facilities. In upgrading the new facility, it is imperative that the instrumentation has cross compatibility with existing equipment in terms of both the hardware (imaging laser and timing units), software, data analysis, and the ability of staff to use a single system infrastructure across NCCAT. Laser optical measurement systems are specialist measurements which require significant expertise and experience to use safely and accurately. Maintenance support is required to ensure compliance with laser risk assessment policy. This level of support is only possible if a laser optical system uses a consistent supplier across the laser, cameras, optics, and timing units. A single system family across the facility is essential so processes can transfer between our experimental activities

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010414-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 Jan 2026 - 19 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £611,294 |
| Contracts value | £611,294 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | LOUGHBOROUGH |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE11 3TU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Charnwood |
| Electoral ward | Loughborough Ashby |
| Westminster constituency | Loughborough |
| 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

- 5 Feb 2026 at 12:05 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010414-2026
- 7 Jan 2026 at 16:05 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001193-2026
- 18 Dec 2025 at 19:05 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084651-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010414-2026
  5th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001193-2026
  7th January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084651-2025
  18th December 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1012070912
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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