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title: "Aquaculture Impact Evaluation Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06be53"
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# Aquaculture Impact Evaluation Framework

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06be53

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh is planning a procurement process titled "Aquaculture Impact Evaluation Framework" under the services category, specifically focusing on research services. The intention is to assess the impact of Gates Foundation aquaculture investments in Kenya, Nigeria, and Tanzania. Key dates include a request for information (RFI) deadline on 3rd August 2026 and a future notice date on 1st September 2026, with the competitive tender expected late 2026. This procurement is currently in the planning stage, indicating an opportunity for suppliers to engage early in the process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in evaluation and research services, especially those with expertise in the aquaculture sector. Companies with a strong capability to provide rigorous and actionable evidence to inform investment and scaling decisions will find this opportunity aligned with their strengths. Firms looking to expand their reach into international markets—specifically Kenya, Nigeria, and Tanzania—could benefit from participating in this competitive process, potentially leading to growth and increased presence in the African region.

## Notice

SEBI-Livestock is seeking to procure a Supplier with an experienced evaluation team to conduct an impact evaluation of Gates Foundation aquaculture investments in Kenya, Nigeria and Tanzania. The evaluation will generate robust and actionable evidence on the impacts of these investments and will provide learning to inform investment decisions and inform scale up.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Following completion of the Preliminary Market Consultation, the University anticipates undertaking a competitive tender process in late 2026 to appoint a supplier to conduct an impact evaluation of Gates Foundation aquaculture investments in Kenya, Nigeria and Tanzania. Please see attached documentation for further information. Please note the information provided here may change prior to tender publication. This notice does not constitute a formal invitation to tender. Additional information: Please return the request for information to jmill4@ed.ac.uk by 12 noon BST on 3rd August 2026. Please note that participation in this RFI exercise does not put your Organisation in a preferential position, but it will help inform and shape the University's future procurement strategy for these services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060389-2026 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Aug 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 26 Jun 2026 at 13:16 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060389-2026

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