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Award of Contract for Acoustic Fish Tagging Equipment - University of Aberdeen

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

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06 Apr 2023 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Aberdeen has awarded a contract for Acoustic Fish Tagging Equipment. The procurement method used was a limited tender procedure without prior publication due to the absence of competition for technical reasons. The University justified the limited procedure as essential for a collaborative project with Marine Scotland Science. The contract has been active since 6th April 2023, with RS Aqua Ltd being the supplier.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in goods related to fish movements and tracking, particularly in the field of acoustic receivers and release canisters. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in marine technology and acoustic monitoring equipment could find this tender well-suited for their capabilities. Businesses with innovative solutions that align with the technical requirements specified by the University of Aberdeen may have a competitive advantage in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of Contract for Acoustic Fish Tagging Equipment - University of Aberdeen

Notice Description

Under Under Regulation Reg 33(1)(b)(ii) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2016, a contracting authority may use the negotiated procedure without the prior publication in the case of a public contract, based on the following justification: Competition is absent for technical reasons (only if it is not caused by artificial narrowing down of the parameters of the procurement and no reasonable alternative or substitute exists).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Vemco VR2AR - 69kHz Acoustic Receivers with Acoustic Release Acoustic Release Canisters with S/Steel Legs

Procurement Information

The University is working on a collaborative project relating to fish movements and tracking led by Marine Scotland Science. It is essential that the same equipment is used to allow for compatibility.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000727001
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR475694
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract 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

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

CPV Codes

38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£216,240 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Apr 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
e-sourcing@abdn.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB24 3FX
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RS AQUA

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR475694
    Award of Contract for Acoustic Fish Tagging Equipment - University of Aberdeen - Under Under Regulation Reg 33(1)(b)(ii) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2016, a contracting authority may use the negotiated procedure without the prior publication in the case of a public contract, based on the following justification: Competition is absent for technical reasons (only if it is not caused by artificial narrowing down of the parameters of the procurement and no reasonable alternative or substitute exists).

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