---
title: "Navigation Module for Gavia AUV"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a179"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "APUC LIMITED ON BEHALF OF SCOTTISH ASSOCIATION FOR MARINE SCIENCE"
published: "2025-09-24"
---

# Navigation Module for Gavia AUV

Buyer: APUC LIMITED ON BEHALF OF SCOTTISH ASSOCIATION FOR MARINE SCIENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a179

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## Summary

The procurement process for a "Navigation Module for Gavia AUV" has been completed by APUC Limited on behalf of the Scottish Association for Marine Science. This tender falls under the industry category of "navigation equipment" and involves the replacement of a navigation module on the Teledyne Gavia AUV. The procurement process utilised a limited method without prior publication due to the technical certainty that only Teledyne Gavia could supply and integrate this module. The contract, valued at £195,000, was awarded on 22 September 2025, with the delivery location specified as UKM63.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses that are capable of supplying specialized navigation equipment, particularly those with expertise in automated underwater vehicles (AUVs) and integration services. However, it appears strongly suited for large-scale enterprises given the technical specificity required, as illustrated by the fact that Teledyne Gavia was the sole bidder and awardee due to their unique ability to provide the necessary equipment and integration. Companies looking to compete in such procurements should aim to foster unique capabilities or partnerships that could offer a competitive edge in niche technological areas.

## Notice

AWARD NOTICE for replacement navigation module on Teledyne Gavia AUV.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

AWARD NOTICE for replacement navigation module on Teledyne Gavia AUV.

### Procurement Information

This equipment can only be provided by Teledyne Gavia as this is a replacement navigation module for a Gavia AUV. Teledyne Gavia are the only company able to offer both the supply and integration of the module.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059426-2025 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Sep 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 | £195,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | APUC LIMITED ON BEHALF OF SCOTTISH ASSOCIATION FOR MARINE SCIENCE |
| Locality | STIRLING |
| Post town | Falkirk and Stirling |
| Postcode | FK8 2DZ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling |
| Local authority | Stirling |
| Electoral ward | Stirling East |
| Westminster constituency | Stirling and Strathallan |
| Delivery location | TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TELEDYNE GAVIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34933000 - Navigation equipment

## Release History

- 24 Sep 2025 at 15:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059426-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000811087
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10402

## Provenance

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