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Navigation Module for Gavia AUV

APUC LIMITED ON BEHALF OF SCOTTISH ASSOCIATION FOR MARINE SCIENCE

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24 Sep 2025 at 15:44

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for a "Navigation Module for Gavia AUV" has been completed by APUC Limited on behalf of the Scottish Association for Marine Science. This tender falls under the industry category of "navigation equipment" and involves the replacement of a navigation module on the Teledyne Gavia AUV. The procurement process utilised a limited method without prior publication due to the technical certainty that only Teledyne Gavia could supply and integrate this module. The contract, valued at £195,000, was awarded on 22 September 2025, with the delivery location specified as UKM63.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses that are capable of supplying specialized navigation equipment, particularly those with expertise in automated underwater vehicles (AUVs) and integration services. However, it appears strongly suited for large-scale enterprises given the technical specificity required, as illustrated by the fact that Teledyne Gavia was the sole bidder and awardee due to their unique ability to provide the necessary equipment and integration. Companies looking to compete in such procurements should aim to foster unique capabilities or partnerships that could offer a competitive edge in niche technological areas.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Navigation Module for Gavia AUV

Notice Description

AWARD NOTICE for replacement navigation module on Teledyne Gavia AUV.

Lot Information

Lot 1

AWARD NOTICE for replacement navigation module on Teledyne Gavia AUV.

Procurement Information

This equipment can only be provided by Teledyne Gavia as this is a replacement navigation module for a Gavia AUV. Teledyne Gavia are the only company able to offer both the supply and integration of the module.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a179
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059426-2025
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34933000 - Navigation equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£195,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Sep 20255 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
APUC LIMITED ON BEHALF OF SCOTTISH ASSOCIATION FOR MARINE SCIENCE
Contact Name
Leon Mouat
Contact Email
lmouat@apuc-scot.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1314428930

Buyer Location

Locality
STIRLING
Postcode
FK8 2DZ
Post Town
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute
Local Authority
Stirling
Electoral Ward
Stirling East
Westminster Constituency
Stirling and Strathallan

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TELEDYNE GAVIA

Further Information

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