Tender

Tender for the provision of Satellite Tags.

EDINBURGH NAPIER UNIVERSITY

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Tender

06 Apr 2026 at 14:46

Summary of the contracting process

Edinburgh Napier University is conducting a tender process for the provision of satellite tags under the PEACEPLUS Programme, funded by the European Union. This opportunity falls under the goods category and is part of a project investigating the connectivity of elasmobranchs between Ireland, Northern Ireland, and Scotland. The procurement stage is in the tender phase, with documentation available electronically and submissions required by 12th May 2026. The procurement is managed by Tony Newjem, Lead Portfolio Procurement Manager at Edinburgh Napier University, located at the Sighthill Campus, Edinburgh. The contract period spans 1440 days for a total estimated value of €80,500, with the possibility of additional funding for further purchases.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in the production and supply of satellite tags, particularly those with a focus on the environmental sciences and technological provisions. Companies with a proven track record in delivering high-quality laboratory or precision equipment and those with strong technical and account management capabilities will find this contract a good fit. With technical merit and environmental responsibility being key criteria for evaluation, businesses that can demonstrate expertise in these areas alongside financial stability, as evidenced through annual turnover and insurance capabilities, are well-positioned to benefit from this four-year project.

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Notice Title

Tender for the provision of Satellite Tags.

Notice Description

Provision of satellite tags to support an investigation into the connectivity of elasmobranchs between Ireland, Northern Ireland, and Scotland. This is part of the EU-supported PEACEPLUS Programme involving the MOSAIC consortium which includes the Marine Alliance for Science and Technology for Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Edinburgh Napier University invites tenders from interested economic operators for the provision of Satellite Tags under the MOSAIC four-year Peaceplus funded project.

Options: The University may be awarded additional funding (up to an additional 89 700 EUR). If successful in its application, the grant will be used to purchase additional tags compatible with or identical to, the initial purchase.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067c81
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031225-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

35121600 - Tags

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
£80,500 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Apr 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
12 May 20261 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EDINBURGH NAPIER UNIVERSITY
Additional Buyers

EUROPEAN UNION

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH11 4BN
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
Sighthill/Gorgie
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

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