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Rechargeable Board / Tag for Deployment on Skate and Rays

University of St Andrews

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

02 Jul 2026 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

18 Dec 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Rechargeable Board / Tag for Deployment on Skate and Rays" was conducted by the University of St Andrews. This tender, classified under the education sector, aimed to procure a high-resolution archival board/tag for use in marine biology research involving skate and rays. The procurement followed an open procedure and was associated with the delivery region UKM72, covering areas around St Andrews, Scotland. This process proceeded from the tendering stage in December 2025, with the tender notice available until the submission deadline on 7th January 2026, subsequently moving to the award stage with the contract being signed on 30th June 2026 for an amount of £79,000. The awarded supplier was Wild Tag Solutions, a small and medium enterprise based in France.

The tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the marine biology and technological innovation sectors to showcase advanced product capabilities in data logging and analytics on marine life. Companies specializing in low-power, high-precision electronic devices for environmental monitoring stand to benefit significantly. This procurement is ideal for innovative SMEs that can offer unique, technical solutions to government and research institutions like the University of St Andrews, providing a platform to establish relationships within the education sector and beyond. Ultimately, participating businesses can grow their portfolio and gain visibility in a niche yet expanding market segment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Rechargeable Board / Tag for Deployment on Skate and Rays

Notice Description

The Coastal Resources Management Group (CRMG) are seeking a small, low power, rechargeable, high resolution archival (data logging) board / tag for deployment on skate and rays. The board / tag should be capable of synchronous sampling of data at 250Hz for a minimum period of 72 hours, in a form factor that minimises the impact of the tag on the animal. The board / tag should be able to measure conductivity or total dissolved solids, temperature, pressure, downwelling light, speed, acceleration and magnetic fields.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Coastal Resources Management Group (CRMG) are seeking a small, low power, rechargeable, high resolution archival (data logging) board / tag for deployment on skate and rays. The board / tag should be capable of synchronous sampling of data at 250Hz for a minimum period of 72 hours, in a form factor that minimises the impact of the tag on the animal. The board / tag should be able to measure conductivity or total dissolved solids, temperature, pressure, downwelling light, speed, acceleration and magnetic fields.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000818968
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559251
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

CPV Codes

31682210 - Instrumentation and control equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£79,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20261 months 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 St Andrews
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GUARDBRIDGE
Postcode
KY16 0US
Postcode Area
Kirkcaldy
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Local Authority
Fife
Electoral Ward
Tay Bridgehead
Westminster Constituency
North East Fife

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Wild Tag Solutions

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC545938
    Rechargeable Board / Tag for Deployment on Skate and Rays - The Coastal Resources Management Group (CRMG) are seeking a small, low power, rechargeable, high resolution archival (data logging) board / tag for deployment on skate and rays. The board / tag should be capable of synchronous sampling of data at 250Hz for a minimum period of 72 hours, in a form factor that minimises the impact of the tag on the animal. The board / tag should be able to measure conductivity or total dissolved solids, temperature, pressure, downwelling light, speed, acceleration and magnetic fields.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559251
    Rechargeable Board / Tag for Deployment on Skate and Rays - The Coastal Resources Management Group (CRMG) are seeking a small, low power, rechargeable, high resolution archival (data logging) board / tag for deployment on skate and rays. The board / tag should be capable of synchronous sampling of data at 250Hz for a minimum period of 72 hours, in a form factor that minimises the impact of the tag on the animal. The board / tag should be able to measure conductivity or total dissolved solids, temperature, pressure, downwelling light, speed, acceleration and magnetic fields.

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