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Aquatic Research Facitlities

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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12 Mar 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University Of Edinburgh, acting as the buying organisation, has completed an open procurement process for the provision of aquatic research facilities specifically tailored for axolotls. Falling under the education category, this contract is based in Edinburgh, UKM75, as part of the concluded tender stage. The contract, identified as EC1081, was awarded to Plexx, a supplier located in Elst, NL22, on the 11th of March 2026, and carries a value of £310,000. The procurement adhered to the open procedure method, ensuring transparency and competitiveness.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply of aquatic research equipment or facilities, particularly those keen to engage in cross-border tendering. The successful supplier, Plexx, exemplifies how small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can thrive in the public procurement space, leveraging expertise in niche areas within the educational sector. Businesses with a focus on quality, as highlighted by the award criteria which includes an 80% emphasis on quality over price, have a chance to capitalise on similar projects to expand their market presence and strengthen business relations in the EU.

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Notice Title

Aquatic Research Facitlities

Notice Description

Aquatic Research Facitlity for Axolotls

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000826379
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551562
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - 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

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products


CPV Codes

03140000 - Animal products and related products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£310,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20264 days 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
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PLEXX

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