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title: "School of Biology/SMRU: Multi-Sensor Camera and Mapping System for Coastal Seal Surveys"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d008"
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# School of Biology/SMRU: Multi-Sensor Camera and Mapping System for Coastal Seal Surveys

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d008

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## Summary

The University of St Andrews has completed the procurement process for a multi-sensor camera and mapping system for coastal seal surveys, under the award procedure reference number BIO091025/CM/SL. This tender, classified within the cameras industry category and designated for goods, took place at the University of St Andrews, UK, with the effective signing date of the contract on 9th October 2025. The procurement was conducted using a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition, due to the specific technical requirements that could not be met by another supplier. The process adhered to the legal framework stated in the procurement methodology and was completed under the regulatory overview of The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2012.

Valued at €521,120, this contract offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in advanced camera systems and related technologies. The selected supplier, Trakka Systems AB, is noted for providing equipment that meets the specified technical integrations needed for this project, which indicates a niche market requirement. Businesses capable of delivering highly specialised and integrated sensor solutions would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders, thus expanding their market presence in the research and academic sectors. This procurement underscores the demand for innovative technological solutions in educational and environmental research applications.

## Notice

Multi-Sensor camera and mapping system for coastal seal surveys.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Multi-sensor camera and mapping system for coastal seal surveys The system must include the following sensors: -cooled HD MWIR/LWIR video with continuous zoom lens (approx. 20deg to 2deg) -HD colour video with continuous zoom lens -high-resolution (36MP+) photo camera with 300mm lens -laser range finder The system must have the following features/capabilities: -gyro-stabilised gimbal -direct geo-location with IMU/INS and laser range finder -video object/scene tracking to enable stabilised imagery while photographing -live mapping system that can be customised with additional GIS layers, that shows the live coverage of the IR and photo sensors, that highlights the areas already covered by the IR camera at a given minimum resolution -all data recorded must have embedded synchronised timestamps Additional information: All tenders for the University of St Andrews are administered through our eTendering System (InTend).To Express an Interest please go to our tender website at https://intendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews Please note that 'Notes of Interest' placed via PCS (Public Contracts Scotland) are not automatically accepted

### Procurement Information

The technical characteristics of the equipment are such that these cannot be met by another supplier/piece of equipment. Additionally the equipment is required to integrate with existing apparatus.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066813-2025 |
| 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 | 20 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Oct 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 | £521,120 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| 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 | TRAKKA SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38651000 - Cameras

## Release History

- 20 Oct 2025 at 14:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066813-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/procurement/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000812634
- https://intendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=812634

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