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    ContractsPIV System Upgrade for Aerodynamics Laboratory
    Awarded contract

    PIV System Upgrade for Aerodynamics Laboratory

    Status
    Awarded
    Published 22 Oct 2026

    Northumbria University seeks to upgrade its PIV aerodynamics testing system with compatible hardware and software from the original equipment manufacturer.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· North EastPublished 22 Oct 2026· 4 days agoviaFind a Tender
    Status
    Awarded
    Published 22 Oct 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      Not disclosed
      Source did not declare a figure
    • Closing date
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      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Research & Innovation
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      North East

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • DD
      DANTEC DYNAMICS LIMITED
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 4 days ago.

    22 October 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    Northumbria University is procuring a comprehensive upgrade to its Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) system used in the Aerodynamics Laboratory wind tunnel. The upgrade includes a FlowSense FCX2 5M-260 scientific camera, Performance Synchronizer with encoder input, CoaXPress12 frame grabber, Scheimpflug mount, Zeiss Milvus 21mm lens, 90-degree mirror unit, and renewal of the proprietary DynamicStudio Software Update Agreement. As the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), the supplier is uniquely positioned as the sole provider capable of ensuring hardware and software compatibility with the University's existing infrastructure. The proprietary nature of the system means third-party alternatives cannot interface with the current hardware configuration or provide compatible software licence extensions, making this a single-source procurement. This opportunity is suitable for the original equipment manufacturer or authorized resellers with direct access to compatible components and software licensing.

    Track record

    6 awards · 6 winners
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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-078dc9

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