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title: "School of Biology: Wideband Autonomous Transceiver"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000604577"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS"
published: "2019-12-03"
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# School of Biology: Wideband Autonomous Transceiver

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000604577

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## Summary

The University of St Andrews is currently engaged in a procurement process for the "School of Biology: Wideband Autonomous Transceiver," aimed at acquiring goods for the education sector, specifically autonomous echosounders. This tender is at the award stage, having been signed on 2nd December 2019, and was originally solicited through an open procedure. The procurement value is approximately £91,904, and the equipment delivery is to the UK, in St Andrews (KY16 9LB). The award notice was published following a competitive tender process, which concluded on 25th November 2019.

This opportunity for the supply of a specialised underwater acoustic device opens avenues for businesses in the marine technology and scientific instrument sectors, particularly those that can provide innovative and reliable goods. Companies that specialise in marine technology, electronic engineering, or have experience in creating autonomous sensors will be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts with academic institutions such as the University of St Andrews. Engaging with the university's e-Tendering System could facilitate connections and future opportunities in the educational procurement landscape.

## Notice

Wideband Autonomous Echosounder able to obtain and log in situ calibrated acoustic data, as both single-target detctiona and echo-integration values, at ranges out to c. 200 m at deployment depths between 200 and 1,000 m across the frequency spectrum 25 kHz to 250 kHz. We need the instrument to be self-powered and internally-logging such that it can operate for up to 12 hours at a time on the end of a non-conducting deployment cable (from a surface ship).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Wideband Autonomous Echosounder able to obtain and log in situ calibrated acoustic data, as both single-target detctiona and echo-integration values, at ranges out to c. 200 m at deployment depths between 200 and 1,000 m across the frequency spectrum 25 kHz to 250 kHz. We need the instrument to be self-powered and internally-logging such that it can operate for up to 12 hours at a time on the end of a non-conducting deployment cable (from a surface ship).. All tenders for the University of St Andrews are administered through our e-Tendering System (In-Tend). To express and interest please go tou our tender website at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews Please note that 'Notes of Interest' placed via PCS (Public Contracts Scotland) are not automatically accepted.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC373900 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Dec 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £91,904 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS |
| Locality | ST ANDREWS |
| Post town | Kirkcaldy |
| Postcode | KY16 9LB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife |
| Local authority | Fife |
| Electoral ward | St Andrews |
| Westminster constituency | North East Fife |
| Delivery location | TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ECHOMASTER MARINE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32230000 - Radio transmission apparatus with reception apparatus

## Release History

- 3 Dec 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC373900
- 14 Nov 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV372115

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV372115&idx=1
  14th November 2019 - Portal Instructions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV372115
  School of Biology: Wideband Autonomous Transceiver - Wideband Autonomous Echosounder able to obtain and log in situ calibrated acoustic data, as both single-target detctiona and echo-integration values, at ranges out to c. 200 m at deployment depths between 200 and 1,000 m across the frequency spectrum 25 kHz to 250 kHz. We need the instrument to be self-powered and internally-logging such that it can operate for up to 12 hours at a time on the end of a non-conducting deployment cable (from a surface ship).
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC373900
  School of Biology: Wideband Autonomous Transceiver - Wideband Autonomous Echosounder able to obtain and log in situ calibrated acoustic data, as both single-target detctiona and echo-integration values, at ranges out to c. 200 m at deployment depths between 200 and 1,000 m across the frequency spectrum 25 kHz to 250 kHz. We need the instrument to be self-powered and internally-logging such that it can operate for up to 12 hours at a time on the end of a non-conducting deployment cable (from a surface ship).

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/staff/money/procurement/
- http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/staff/procurement/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000604577
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews/aspx/Home

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