---
title: "Atmospheric analysis sensor"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-061457"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2026-02-02"
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# Atmospheric analysis sensor

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-061457

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## Summary

The recent procurement process undertaken by the University of Edinburgh has concluded with the awarding of a contract for an "Atmospheric analysis sensor." This contract is classified under the industry category of pollution-monitoring devices (CPV code: 38344000) and falls within the scope of goods procurement. The procurement process employed was a Negotiated Procedure Without Prior Call for Competition, due to technical reasons that limit competition to a single supplier. Named GeoGas Analytica, the successful supplier is recognised as the sole EU distributor capable of meeting the University's specifications. The contract was signed on 2nd February 2026, with the value amounting to €82,840.00, excluding VAT and any applicable import duties. The sensor will support Edinburgh's Field Spectroscopy Facility located in the UKM75 region, specifically designed to measure gas concentrations with high precision in real-time.

This procurement offers niche opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced technological solutions capable of meeting precise technical and integration requirements. Companies that excel in innovating and adapting their products to seamlessly interface with existing equipment, such as UAV drones, would find this type of tender particularly suited to their capabilities. Additionally, future opportunities may arise for businesses offering maintenance services, spare parts, and potential upgrades for advanced atmospheric sensors, contributing to further business growth through continued engagement with academic and research institutions like the University of Edinburgh.

## Notice

The University of Edinburgh Field Spectroscopy Facility requires a sensor with the capability to measure NO2, CO2 and CH4 concentrations at altitude/height simultaneously and in real time, at a detection limit in the

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Edinburgh Field Spectroscopy Facility requires a sensor with the capability to measure NO2, CO2 and CH4 concentrations at altitude/height simultaneously and in real time, at a detection limit in the

### Procurement Information

After a market evaluation it is believed there is only one solution which can fulfil the combined requirements; as such we intend to award via the Negotiated Procedure Without Prior Call for Competition, on the basis competition is absent for technical reasons. Any suppliers who wish to query or challenge this notice should do so within 10 calendar days of its publication.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009012-2026 |
| 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 | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £82,840 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| 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 | GEOGAS ANALYTICA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38344000 - Pollution-monitoring devices

## Release History

- 2 Feb 2026 at 14:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009012-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ed.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000822309
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00107

## Provenance

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