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Closed Full Ocean Depth / Hadal Rated Benthic Chamber Lander

APUC LIMITED ON BEHALF OF SCOTTISH ASSOCIATION FOR MARINE SCIENCE

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Summary of the contracting process

APUC Limited, on behalf of the Scottish Association for Marine Science, has awarded a contract for the supply of a Closed Full Ocean Depth / Hadal Rated Benthic Chamber Lander to K.U.M. Kiel GmbH. This contract falls under the education industry category and is targeted at exploring the prevalence of dark oxygen production at the deep seafloor. Located in Stirling, UKM77, the procurement stage is at the award phase, with the contract being actively signed on 21 January 2025. The procurement method employed was a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition due to the specific niche requirements that could only be met by K.U.M. Kiel GmbH.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in deep-sea biogeochemistry, particularly those capable of providing specialised, high-depth oceanographic equipment. Companies with expertise in the design and manufacturing of benthic lander platforms will find this sector particularly lucrative. The requirement for advanced features, such as closed chambers and deep-sea rated components, highlights a need for innovative and high-quality engineering solutions, opening doors for businesses that can meet these stringent criteria and contribute to the advancement of marine science research.

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Notice Title

Closed Full Ocean Depth / Hadal Rated Benthic Chamber Lander

Notice Description

Following the conclusion of the 10 day standstill period on VEAT Notice 2025/S 000-000835, this is the contract award notice for a closed benthic chamber lander platform.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Following the conclusion of the 10 day standstill period on VEAT Notice 2025/S 000-000835, this is the contract award notice for a closed benthic chamber lander platform.

Procurement Information

The equipment will set out to explore the prevalence of dark oxygen production at the deep seafloor. To do this, we will require benthic chamber lander platforms that can measure seafloor oxygen fluxes. This types of lander platform required is where the benthic chamber remains closed during the deployment. The benthic chamber lander requires three chambers, including stirrers and syringe samplers, with all components rated to 12,000m. It is well known within the industry (deep-sea biogeochemistry) that this niche closed benthic chamber lander platform can only be supplied by K.U.M. Kiel GmbH.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000787475
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522231
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34930000 - Marine equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£952,224 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20251 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
APUC LIMITED ON BEHALF OF SCOTTISH ASSOCIATION FOR MARINE SCIENCE
Contact Name
Leon Mouat
Contact Email
lmouat@apuc-scot.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
STIRLING
Postcode
FK8 2DZ
Post Town
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute

Local Authority
Stirling
Electoral Ward
Stirling East
Westminster Constituency
Stirling and Strathallan

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

K.U.M. KIEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521544
    Closed Full Ocean Depth / Hadal Rated Benthic Chamber Lander - The equipment will set out to explore the prevalence of dark oxygen production at the deep seafloor. To do this, we will require benthic chamber lander platforms that can measure seafloor oxygen fluxes. This types of lander platform required is where the benthic chamber remains closed during the deployment. The benthic chamber lander requires three chambers, including stirrers and syringe samplers, with all components rated to 12,000m. It is well known within the industry (deep-sea biogeochemistry) that this niche closed benthic chamber lander platform can only be supplied by K.U.M. Kiel GmbH.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522231
    Closed Full Ocean Depth / Hadal Rated Benthic Chamber Lander - Following the conclusion of the 10 day standstill period on VEAT Notice 2025/S 000-000835, this is the contract award notice for a closed benthic chamber lander platform.

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