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School of Biology/SMRU: Bespoke 7.5M Vessel

University of St Andrews

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27 Oct 2025 at 16:54

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of St Andrews has completed a procurement process for a bespoke 7.5M vessel specifically tailored for the School of Biology and Sea Mammal Research Unit. This process falls under the industry category of ships and similar vessels for the transport of persons or goods, with additional classifications for survey and light vessels. The contract was awarded to Unst Inshore Services, with whom the University signed an active contract on 10th October 2025. The total value of the contract is £380,000 GBP, and the delivery location is UK-St Andrews. This procurement process was conducted through a limited method, specifically negotiated without the publication of a contract notice, due to technical reasons that only this supplier could meet. The contract was subject to the regulations of The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2012, incorporating a review period allowing for appeals or further information requests before finalisation.

This tender represents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the small and medium enterprise sector that specialise in custom maritime vessels and equipment. Companies capable of producing bespoke, technically advanced vessels that satisfy strict academic and research criteria would find such contracts beneficial for expanding their market presence and showcasing their technical capabilities. As the procurement method chosen for this tender was limited negotiation based on technical prerequisites, businesses with unique technical offerings and limited direct competition stand to benefit the most from participating in such opportunities. Engaging in contracts with prestigious institutions like the University of St Andrews can also enhance a company's reputation and visibility in the academic and scientific research sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

School of Biology/SMRU: Bespoke 7.5M Vessel

Notice Description

7.5M Bespoke Vessel

Lot Information

Lot 1

7.5m Fluggaboat 370hp Yanmar v8 Alamarin 285 water jet 330L under deck fuel tank 8 Jockey type suspension seats Raymarine Elements 9" GPS Raymarine Fixed VHF Handheld VHF with DSC Life raft Engine box/ net shooting table Coded WB3 to Cat 4 Road Trailer Additional information: All tenders for the University of St Andrews are administered through our eTendering System (InTend).To Express an Interest please go to our tender website at https://intendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews Please note that 'Notes of Interest' placed via PCS (Public Contracts Scotland) are not automatically accepted

Procurement Information

The technical characteristics of the vessel are such that they cannot be met by another supplier.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d4a4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068729-2025
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34512000 - Ships and similar vessels for the transport of persons or goods

34513550 - Survey vessels

34513750 - Light vessels

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£380,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Oct 202510 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of St Andrews
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GUARDBRIDGE
Postcode
KY16 0US
Postcode Area
Kirkcaldy
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Local Authority
Fife
Electoral Ward
Tay Bridgehead
Westminster Constituency
North East Fife

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Unst Inshore Services

Further Information

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