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Aquatic Research Facilities

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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06 Aug 2025 at 14:43

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the University of Edinburgh involved the acquisition of Aquatic Research Facilities, encompassing a LEGO tank system, alongside systems for tilapia and carp husbandry. Categorised under the goods industry with a specific focus on aquatic products (CPV 03313000), this tender was situated within the UKM75 region. The procurement process had reached the award stage as of 6th August 2025, with a contract having been signed on 23rd July 2025. Notably, the procedure was conducted via a limited procurement method, justified by the absence of competition due to technical reasons, and was awarded to the supplier ZEBCARE for EUR 240,430.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the niche market of aquatic research systems and equipment. Particularly, companies that specialise in bespoke aquatic solutions and have the capability to offer unique technical expertise would find themselves well-suited to such projects. Given the nature of this contract, small to medium-sized enterprises with specialised skills in manufacturing or servicing technology-focused aquatic systems could leverage their agility and expertise to compete effectively in similar procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

Aquatic Research Facilities

Notice Description

Aquatic Research Facilities, LEGO tank system, tilapia husbandry system and carp husbandry system.

Procurement Information

The Roslin Institute has purchased a bespoke unique multi-unit disease-challenge aquatic system (LEGO) to perform pathogen challenges, a common carp husbandry system and a tilapia husbandry system to be placed at the Institute.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0582b6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046623-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)


CPV Codes

03313000 - Aquatic products

44600000 - Tanks, reservoirs and containers; central-heating radiators and boilers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£240,430 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
jcouper@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1316502759

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ZEBCARE

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