This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

02 Jun 2026 at 01:00

Tender

06 Apr 2026 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

Edinburgh Napier University initiated a procurement process for the provision of satellite tags, which supports an investigation into the connectivity of elasmobranchs between Ireland, Northern Ireland, and Scotland. This initiative is a part of the EU-supported PeacePlus funding call involving the MOSAIC project. The tender was conducted through an open procedure and covered under the GPA, with bids closing on 12th May 2026. The award notice was finalised, with Wildlife Computers being chosen as the supplier for a contract valued at £55,935, signed on 28th May 2026. The project location is Edinburgh Napier University's Sighthill Campus, and involves delivering goods under the Education sector (CPV classification: 35121600).

This tender process creates substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in technological instrumentation, particularly those with expertise in satellite tagging and research support. SMEs in the tech industry could greatly benefit, especially those that can provide high-quality, cost-competitive solutions. The procurement process not only encourages innovation by involving players in the MOSAIC consortium, but also anticipates additional funding potential, offering further growth prospects for suppliers equipped to handle extended contracts. Businesses that exhibit both strong technical merit and competitive pricing stand to gain significantly by participating in such tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tender for the provision of Satellite Tags.

Notice Description

Provision of satellite tags to support an investigation into the connectivity of elasmobranchs between Ireland, Northern Ireland, and Scotland. This is part of the EU-supported PeacePlus funding call involving the MOSAIC project.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Edinburgh Napier University invites tenders from interested economic operators for the provision of Satellite Tags under the MOSAIC four-year PeacePlus funded project.

Options: The University may be awarded additional funding (up to an additional 89 700 EUR). If successful in its application, the grant will be used to purchase additional tags compatible with or identical to, the initial purchase.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000827950
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557011
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

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


CPV Codes

35121600 - Tags

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
£80,500 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£55,935 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH11 4BN
Postcode Area
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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