Tender

Tender for the provision of Satellite Tags.

EDINBURGH NAPIER UNIVERSITY

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Tender

06 Apr 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Edinburgh Napier University is seeking tenders for the provision of satellite tags as part of a collaborative EU-supported PEACEPLUS Programme. This tender falls within the 'Education' industry category and involves delivering these goods to the University's Sighthill Campus in Edinburgh. The procurement is currently at the Tender stage, with an open procedure allowing for electronic submissions until the deadline on 12th May 2026. The contract is valued at approximately 80,500 EUR, with the potential for additional funding of up to 89,700 EUR if further announcements are made. Interested suppliers should pay close attention to the quality and price criteria outlined in the tender documents.

The tender presents a promising procurement opportunity, especially for businesses specialising in the production or supply of scientific equipment, such as satellite tracking devices. Companies with a proven track record in delivering technically competent solutions within the specified industry could leverage this contract to expand their market presence in the UK and across the EU collaboration network. Firms that meet the financial and technical standing requirements specified by Edinburgh Napier University, which include having an adequate turnover and the necessary insurances, along with a strong organisational capacity and quality control measures, would be well-positioned to compete effectively for this procurement opportunity.

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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 Programme involving the MOSAIC consortium which includes the Marine Alliance for Science and Technology for Scotland.

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.

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=APR553298
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Apr 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
12 May 20261 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553298
    Tender for the provision of Satellite Tags. - 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 Programme involving the MOSAIC consortium which includes the Marine Alliance for Science and Technology for Scotland.

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