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title: "Contract for Zebrafish Aquariums (SMARTAQUA Project)"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-104074"
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source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SWANSEA UNIVERSITY"
published: "2022-03-18"
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# Contract for Zebrafish Aquariums (SMARTAQUA Project)

Buyer: SWANSEA UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-104074

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## Summary

Swansea University is conducting a procurement process titled "Contract for Zebrafish Aquariums" as part of the SMARTAQUA project, aimed at enhancing sustainable aquaculture. The initiative involves sourcing three fully functioning self-contained zebrafish rack systems to be utilised in their newly established SmartAqua centre located in Swansea, Wales. The procurement falls under the goods category, specifically in marine equipment and research. The tender was initiated on 18th March 2022, after previously being opened for bidding until 5th October 2020, with the award period concluding on 2nd November 2020. The procurement method used for this tender is open, allowing for broad participation. 

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the marine equipment and aquaculture sectors, particularly those specialising in the design and supply of laboratory systems and aquaculture technologies. Companies with experience in integrated multi-tropic aquaculture systems, marine research, and related fields would be well-suited to compete. Engaging with Swansea University through this procurement could lead to partnerships that enhance business growth, especially for firms looking to innovate and expand within sustainable aquaculture environments.

## Notice

The SMARTAQUA project will serve as a technological spring board and exemplar of integrated multi-tropic aquaculture (IMTA), thereby helping to increase sustainable finfish production, and opening new markets through the production of organic fish and high value micro-algae.Swansea University have recently completed the creation of a new SmartAqua centre which will serve as a technological spring board and exemplar of integrated multi-tropic aquaculture (IMTA), thereby helping to increase sustainable finfish production, and opening new markets through the production of organic fish and high value micro-algae.This procurement process is to source a suitable provider of three separate fully functioning self-contained zebrafish rack systems to be used in this new SmartAqua centre to further enhance the scope of the project.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=104074 |
| Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SWANSEA UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | SWANSEA |
| Post town | Swansea |
| Postcode | SA2 8PP |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL43 Swansea |
| Local authority | Swansea |
| Electoral ward | Sketty |
| Westminster constituency | Swansea West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FAIRFIELD CONTROLEC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 45 - Construction work
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 34930000 - Marine equipment
- 39298800 - Aquariums
- 45244100 - Marine installations
- 73112000 - Marine research services

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2022 at 15:19 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=104074

## Notice URLs

- https://www.swansea.ac.uk

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