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title: "Particle Image Velocimetry Upgrade - University of Aberdeen"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000690180"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2022-04-12"
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# Particle Image Velocimetry Upgrade - University of Aberdeen

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000690180

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## Summary

The University of Aberdeen has successfully awarded a contract for the "Particle Image Velocimetry Upgrade" on 12th April 2022, classified under the education sector. The procurement process was completed without seeking offers through a formal tender due to the specific requirement for compatibility with existing systems. The award was made directly to Dantec Dynamics Limited, a supplier based in Bristol, following the criteria that no reasonable alternatives or substitutes existed for the required goods. The contract has a total value of £125,000 and pertains to the supply of upgraded components necessary for enhancing the Particle Image Velocimetry System.

This tender presents a valuable growth opportunity for businesses engaged in the supply of specialised scientific equipment, particularly those that have proven compatibility with existing systems in academic and research environments. Companies focussed on innovative technologies within the education and research industries, especially those who can offer unique solutions without competition, would be well-positioned to explore similar contracts in the future. The ability to provide tailored offerings that meet specific technical requirements can significantly enhance competitiveness in this market.

## Notice

Award notice for Upgrade to existing Particle Image Velocimetry System.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Aberdeen is awarding this contract without seeking offers through a formal procurement procedure as competition is absent for technical reasons. Under clause 6(1) (b) (ii) of the legislation, a contracting authority may award a contract without competition (only where no reasonable alternative or substitute exists, and the absence of competition is not the result of artificial narrowing down of parameters of the procurement). In this case, the grounds for not exposing to competition are as follows: - All upgraded components must be compatible with existing components of the Dantec Dynamics PIV Systems

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR445951 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Apr 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £125,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB24 3FX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DANTEC DYNAMICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

### Codes

- 43800000 - Workshop equipment

## Release History

- 12 Apr 2022 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR445951

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR445951
  Particle Image Velocimetry Upgrade - University of Aberdeen - Award notice for Upgrade to existing Particle Image Velocimetry System.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.abdn.ac.uk/procurement
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