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title: "Aquatic Research Facilities"
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# Aquatic Research Facilities

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0582b6

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## Summary

The procurement process led by the University of Edinburgh involved the acquisition of Aquatic Research Facilities, encompassing a LEGO tank system, alongside systems for tilapia and carp husbandry. Categorised under the goods industry with a specific focus on aquatic products (CPV 03313000), this tender was situated within the UKM75 region. The procurement process had reached the award stage as of 6th August 2025, with a contract having been signed on 23rd July 2025. Notably, the procedure was conducted via a limited procurement method, justified by the absence of competition due to technical reasons, and was awarded to the supplier ZEBCARE for EUR 240,430.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the niche market of aquatic research systems and equipment. Particularly, companies that specialise in bespoke aquatic solutions and have the capability to offer unique technical expertise would find themselves well-suited to such projects. Given the nature of this contract, small to medium-sized enterprises with specialised skills in manufacturing or servicing technology-focused aquatic systems could leverage their agility and expertise to compete effectively in similar procurement opportunities.

## Notice

Aquatic Research Facilities, LEGO tank system, tilapia husbandry system and carp husbandry system.

### Procurement Information

The Roslin Institute has purchased a bespoke unique multi-unit disease-challenge aquatic system (LEGO) to perform pathogen challenges, a common carp husbandry system and a tilapia husbandry system to be placed at the Institute.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046623-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £240,430 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1HT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ZEBCARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 03313000 - Aquatic products
- 44600000 - Tanks, reservoirs and containers; central-heating radiators and boilers

## Release History

- 6 Aug 2025 at 14:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046623-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ed.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000806589
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00107

## Provenance

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