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title: "Loughborough University Wind Tunnel Equipment"
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# Loughborough University Wind Tunnel Equipment

Buyer: LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f9c2

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## Summary

Loughborough University, located in Loughborough, UK, engaged in an open procurement process for wind tunnel equipment under the National Wind Tunnel Facility. The procurement process is completed, covering the supply of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment for characterising spray-generated droplets. The tender, identified as LU01018, was managed through an open procedure, with submissions ending on 21 January 2026. The value of the contract is £500,000, and the contract period runs from 24 April to 17 August 2026. The primary industry category involves laboratory equipment, reflecting the award given to LAVISIONUK Limited, a UK-based SME supplier, indicating a focus on enhancing technical capabilities within the university's facilities.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment and precision engineering, especially those classified as SMEs. Suppliers with expertise in producing high-grade equipment suited for research and development environments can utilise this project to expand their portfolio within the academic sector. The successful engagement of LAVISIONUK Limited demonstrates the procurement's accessibility to small and medium-sized enterprises, encouraging other similar businesses to compete in future tenders by showcasing high-quality innovation and competitive pricing. Entities focusing on technological solutions, particularly within the scientific and educational domains, stand to benefit considerably by engaging with such procurement activities.

## Notice

As part of the National Wind Tunnel Facility (NWTF) at Loughborough, we require specialised equipment to add capability to our new wind tunnel facility, allowing measurement and characterisation of spray generated droplets.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040061-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Apr 2026 - 17 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | £500,000 |
| Awards value | £500,000 |
| Contracts value | £500,000 |

## 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

- 30 Apr 2026 at 14:41 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040061-2026
- 4 Feb 2026 at 16:05 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010145-2026
- 18 Dec 2025 at 19:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084653-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040061-2026
  30th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010145-2026
  4th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084653-2025
  18th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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