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Aquaculture Impact Evaluation Framework

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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26 Jun 2026 at 13:16

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh is planning a procurement process titled "Aquaculture Impact Evaluation Framework" under the services category, specifically focusing on research services. The intention is to assess the impact of Gates Foundation aquaculture investments in Kenya, Nigeria, and Tanzania. Key dates include a request for information (RFI) deadline on 3rd August 2026 and a future notice date on 1st September 2026, with the competitive tender expected late 2026. This procurement is currently in the planning stage, indicating an opportunity for suppliers to engage early in the process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in evaluation and research services, especially those with expertise in the aquaculture sector. Companies with a strong capability to provide rigorous and actionable evidence to inform investment and scaling decisions will find this opportunity aligned with their strengths. Firms looking to expand their reach into international markets—specifically Kenya, Nigeria, and Tanzania—could benefit from participating in this competitive process, potentially leading to growth and increased presence in the African region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Aquaculture Impact Evaluation Framework

Notice Description

SEBI-Livestock is seeking to procure a Supplier with an experienced evaluation team to conduct an impact evaluation of Gates Foundation aquaculture investments in Kenya, Nigeria and Tanzania. The evaluation will generate robust and actionable evidence on the impacts of these investments and will provide learning to inform investment decisions and inform scale up.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Following completion of the Preliminary Market Consultation, the University anticipates undertaking a competitive tender process in late 2026 to appoint a supplier to conduct an impact evaluation of Gates Foundation aquaculture investments in Kenya, Nigeria and Tanzania. Please see attached documentation for further information. Please note the information provided here may change prior to tender publication. This notice does not constitute a formal invitation to tender. Additional information: Please return the request for information to jmill4@ed.ac.uk by 12 noon BST on 3rd August 2026. Please note that participation in this RFI exercise does not put your Organisation in a preferential position, but it will help inform and shape the University's future procurement strategy for these services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06be53
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060389-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Aug 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Further Information

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