Supply of DPSS PIV Laser to University of Aberdeen
University of Aberdeen · Awarded contract
AwardedSupply of DPSS PIV Laser to University of Aberdeen
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AwardedNot specified
Value£112,200.00
SupplierLitron Lasers Ltd
AgencyUniversity of Aberdeen
RegionScotland
CategoryResearch & Development
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University of Aberdeen awarded a contract to Litron Lasers Ltd for the purchase of a diode pumped solid state (DPSS) laser for use as an illumination source for particle image velocimetry (PIV) and related techniques.
The laser will integrate with existing open-channel research facilities and measurement equipment, including various proprietary PIV measurement configurations and a mobile measurement platform.
The contract, valued at £112,200, was awarded through a mini competition using the APUC National Agreement for Supply of Laser Equipment (LAB1007A, Lot 9 'Particle Image Velocimetry lasers').
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