Scope
Reference
LU01016
Description
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.
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Contract 1. Spray Master PIV & Flame Master PLIF
Supplier
Contract value
- £581,300 excluding VAT
- £697,560 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
5 January 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 6 January 2026 to 5 July 2026
- 6 months
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Additional or repeat goods, services or works - extension or partial replacement
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
Supplier
LAVISIONUK Limited
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGZP-4722-VYGG
2 Minton Place, Victoria Road, Bicester
Oxfordshire
OX26 6QB
United Kingdom
Contact name: John Boaler
Email: jboaler@lavision.com
Region: UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Spray Master PIV & Flame Master PLIF
Contracting authority
Loughborough University
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRGT-9932-PLJN
Finance Office, Rutland Building
Loughborough
LE11 3TU
United Kingdom
Region: UKF22 - Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government