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title: "School of Biology/SMRU: Bespoke 7.5M Vessel"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d4a4"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# School of Biology/SMRU: Bespoke 7.5M Vessel

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d4a4

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## Summary

The University of St Andrews has completed a procurement process for a bespoke 7.5M vessel specifically tailored for the School of Biology and Sea Mammal Research Unit. This process falls under the industry category of ships and similar vessels for the transport of persons or goods, with additional classifications for survey and light vessels. The contract was awarded to Unst Inshore Services, with whom the University signed an active contract on 10th October 2025. The total value of the contract is £380,000 GBP, and the delivery location is UK-St Andrews. This procurement process was conducted through a limited method, specifically negotiated without the publication of a contract notice, due to technical reasons that only this supplier could meet. The contract was subject to the regulations of The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2012, incorporating a review period allowing for appeals or further information requests before finalisation.

This tender represents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the small and medium enterprise sector that specialise in custom maritime vessels and equipment. Companies capable of producing bespoke, technically advanced vessels that satisfy strict academic and research criteria would find such contracts beneficial for expanding their market presence and showcasing their technical capabilities. As the procurement method chosen for this tender was limited negotiation based on technical prerequisites, businesses with unique technical offerings and limited direct competition stand to benefit the most from participating in such opportunities. Engaging in contracts with prestigious institutions like the University of St Andrews can also enhance a company's reputation and visibility in the academic and scientific research sectors.

## Notice

7.5M Bespoke Vessel

### Lot Information

Lot 1

7.5m Fluggaboat 370hp Yanmar v8 Alamarin 285 water jet 330L under deck fuel tank 8 Jockey type suspension seats Raymarine Elements 9" GPS Raymarine Fixed VHF Handheld VHF with DSC Life raft Engine box/ net shooting table Coded WB3 to Cat 4 Road Trailer 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 vessel are such that they cannot be met by another supplier.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068729-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated without publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 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 | £380,000 |

## 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 | UNST INSHORE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34512000 - Ships and similar vessels for the transport of persons or goods
- 34513550 - Survey vessels
- 34513750 - Light vessels

## Release History

- 27 Oct 2025 at 16:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068729-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/staff/procurement/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000812846
- https://intendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=812846

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