Scope
Reference
250103
Description
Queen's University of 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.
Total value (estimated)
- £1,000,000 excluding VAT
- £1,200,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 16 June 2025 to 16 June 2026
- Possible extension to 16 June 2030
- 5 years, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
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.
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 38636100 - Lasers
- 38636110 - Industrial lasers
Contract locations
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
8 May 2025, 4:00pm
Tender submission deadline
12 May 2025, 11:59pm
Submission address and any special instructions
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
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
26 May 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Cost | 50% |
| Desirable Technical Characteristics | Quality | 41% |
| Qualitative Requirements | Quality | 5% |
| Sustainable Procurement | Quality | 2% |
| Energy Consumption | Quality | 2% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
- Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Documents
Associated tender documents
UK4 Tender notice.pdf
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Technical specifications to be met
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/queensuniversitybelfast/aspx/Home
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/queensuniversitybelfast/aspx/Home
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Contracting authority
Queen's University Belfast
- Charity Commission for Northern Ireland: 101788
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMQQ-8477-XTZM
University Rd
Belfast
BT7 1NN
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@qub.ac.uk
Website: http://www.qub.ac.uk
Region: UKN06 - Belfast
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland