Award

Loughborough University Wind Tunnel Equipment

  • Loughborough University

UK6: Contract award notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-010145

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-05f9c2 (view related notices)

Published 4 February 2026, 4:05pm



Scope

Reference

LU01018

Description

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.

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Contract 1

Supplier

Contract value

  • £500,000 including VAT

Above the relevant threshold

Award decision date

4 February 2026

Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers

4 February 2026

Standstill period

  • End: 13 February 2026
  • 8 working days

Earliest date the contract will be signed

17 February 2026

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 18 February 2026 to 17 August 2026
  • 6 months

Main procurement category

Goods

CPV classifications

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

Information about tenders

  • 2 tenders received
  • 2 tenders assessed in the final stage:
    • 2 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
    • 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
  • 1 supplier awarded contracts
  • 1 supplier unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)

Procedure

Procedure type

Open procedure


Supplier

LAVISIONUK Limited

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGZP-4722-VYGG

2 Minton Place, Victoria Road, Bicester

Oxfordshire

OX26 6QB

United Kingdom

Contact name: Dave Hollis

Email: dhollis@lavision.com

Region: UKJ14 - Oxfordshire

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No

Supported employment provider: No

Public service mutual: No

Contract 1


Contracting authority

Loughborough University

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRGT-9932-PLJN

Finance Office, Rutland Building

Loughborough

LE11 3TU

United Kingdom

Contact name: Chris Stacey

Telephone: 01509226349

Email: c.n.stacey@lboro.ac.uk

Region: UKF22 - Leicestershire CC and Rutland

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government