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title: "School of Biology / SMRU: Camera System for use in Aerial Surveys of Grey Seal Breeding Colonies"
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# School of Biology / SMRU: Camera System for use in Aerial Surveys of Grey Seal Breeding Colonies

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03d66c

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## Summary

The University of St Andrews recently completed a procurement process for a "School of Biology / SMRU: Camera System for use in Aerial Surveys of Grey Seal Breeding Colonies" project. The procurement involved the purchase of goods in the "Cameras" category. The procurement method was an open procedure, and a contract worth €190,480 was awarded to Phase One A/S on 19th September 2023. The tender was active, and the submission deadline was 21st July 2023. The University of St Andrews, based in UK - St Andrews, oversaw the procurement, with details available on their procurement website.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specializing in camera systems and aerial survey technology to compete. Companies that provide high-resolution imaging solutions, camera stabilisation technologies, and advanced survey planning software would be well-suited to bid for this contract. The University of St Andrews follows a standstill period protocol for contract award information, allowing unsuccessful bidders to seek further details. Interested parties must adhere to the bid validity period of 90 days. The anticipated review body for any appeals related to the contract award is the Dundee Sheriff Court, providing a transparent and accountable process for potential disputes.

## Notice

Camera System for use in Aerial Surveys of Grey Seal Breeding Colonies.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Camera System for use in Aerial Surveys of Grey Seal Breeding Colonies. The aim is to repeatedly produce high-resolution (approx. 2 cm / pixel Ground Sampling Distance) orthorectified image mosaics for grey seal breeding colonies in the UK. Each colony is surveyed around five times throughout a breeding season (Sep-Dec). The sizes of the survey sites vary from under 0.5 km2 to 5 km2. Whereas some of the sites have very little elevation, others are long narrow beaches at the foot of high cliffs. Standard survey parameters Aircraft type: Small (four- or six-seater) twin-engine fixed-wing aircraft (eg, Vulcanair / Partenavia P68 or Piper PA-23 Aztec) Survey altitude (AGL): approx. 1100 ft We cannot go much lower due to some survey sites being at the foot of 250m high cliffs (820ft). We do not want to go higher in order to remain below cloud base as much as possible. Survey flight speed: = 150 MP Number of pixels across flight track: approx. >=15,000 Cover across flight track: >= 300 m Ground sampling distance (GSD): approx. = 60% Maximum shutter speed: 1/1000 sec or faster Minimum frame interval:

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029271-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £190,480 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS |
| Locality | GUARDBRIDGE |
| Post town | Kirkcaldy |
| Postcode | KY16 0US |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife |
| Local authority | Fife |
| Electoral ward | Tay Bridgehead |
| Westminster constituency | North East Fife |
| Delivery location | TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PHASE ONE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38651000 - Cameras

## Release History

- 4 Oct 2023 at 13:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029271-2023
- 15 Jun 2023 at 09:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016976-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/procurement/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000734778
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews
- https://intendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00111

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