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Provision of MicroPAT Research Tags

EDINBURGH NAPIER UNIVERSITY

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22 Aug 2024 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

Edinburgh Napier University has awarded a contract for the provision of MicroPAT Research Tags to Wildlife Computers. The procurement relates to the education sector and involves the procurement of specialised goods essential for research, specifically tracking the vertical and horizontal movements of small fish and examining depth and temperature data. The contract, valued at £118,000, was signed on 22nd August 2024. The buying organisation is located at Sighthill Campus in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement process was completed using a limited method, justifying the direct award without prior publication due to the unique and research-specific nature of the MicroPAT tags.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in advanced technology and equipment used for research, particularly in marine biology and environmental science. Businesses that design and manufacture proprietary and highly specialised research equipment stand to benefit from contracts like these. Specifically, companies that can create innovative solutions tailored to precise scientific requirements, similar to Wildlife Computers' exclusive provision of MicroPAT tags, would find such tenders highly suitable and rewarding.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of MicroPAT Research Tags

Notice Description

Edinburgh Napier University has a required for MicroPAT tags.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Edinburgh Napier University has a required for MicroPAT tags to track the vertical and horizontal movements of small fish, and to examine depth and temperature data for research purposes.

Procurement Information

The decision to award the contract directly to Wildlife Computers for purchasing microPAT Pop-up Archival Satellite Tags (PSATS) without prior publication is lawful and justified under the procurement regulations. The PSATs involved are manufactured purely for research purposes. Unique Product Specifications: The microPAT is the smallest geolocating satellite pop-up tag on the market, weighing only 46 grams with dimensions of 96 mm in length and a diameter of 33 mm. This compact size is crucial for tracking the behaviour and migration of the smaller marine animals we will work on as part of our research. Furthermore, the small size minimises any potential interference with the animal's natural behaviour. Additionally, the microPAT includes advanced features such as archiving capabilities, a corrodible attachment link, and functions as an Argos transmitter, all of which are essential for our project's specific research and data collection needs. When the microPAT is procured from Wildlife Computers, the user can access the company's GPE3 spatial model for data analysis. This feature is a significant boon for research, enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of our work. The tag's proven technology for recording and transmitting position, depth, and temperature data, is crucial for the accuracy and comprehensiveness of our research. Wildlife Computers is the exclusive producer and provider of the microPAT tags, which are equipped with proprietary technology and uniquely designed to meet ENU's study's precise research objectives. No other products on the market offer the same combination of size, reliability, and data processing capabilities that are critical for the successful completion of ENU's research.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000775861
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG512658
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website 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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£118,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Aug 20241 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
EDINBURGH NAPIER UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Steph Buchanan
Contact Email
s.buchanan2@napier.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3339006040

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WILDLIFE COMPUTERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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