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title: "Subsea Acoustic Modem System - University of Aberdeen"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000607227"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN"
published: "2019-12-06"
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# Subsea Acoustic Modem System - University of Aberdeen

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000607227

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## Summary

The University of Aberdeen has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Subsea Acoustic Modem System." This procurement falls under the education industry category and is located in Aberdeen, UK. The contracting process was undertaken through an open procedure method, and the award was made on 6 December 2019. The contract, valued at £53,000, was awarded to Aquatec Group Ltd for the development of the Scottish Smartrawl project. This procurement was justified under specific regulations due to the unique technical requirements of the subsea acoustic modem system.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on developing bespoke technological solutions, particularly within the education and research sectors. Companies with expertise in subsea technology and acoustic systems may find this an ideal opportunity to showcase their capabilities and contribute to innovative projects. As a result, small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with specialised knowledge in these areas could greatly benefit by participating in similar tenders in the future.

## Notice

Award of contract for development of the Scottish Smartrawl project and implementation. The University of Aberdeen considers the use of the negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice in terms of Regulations 33(1)(b)(iii) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 is justified because of absences of competition for technical reasons - i.e the bespoke subsea acoustic modem system required for the project is not available from any other company to the required specification in addition to the fact that no other company has the technical expertise and detailed understanding of the system.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of contract on the basis stated above.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC374340 |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Dec 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £53,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB24 3FX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AQUATEC GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73112000 - Marine research services

## Release History

- 6 Dec 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC374340

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC374340
  Subsea Acoustic Modem System - University of Aberdeen - Award of contract for development of the Scottish Smartrawl project and implementation. The University of Aberdeen considers the use of the negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice in terms of Regulations 33(1)(b)(iii) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 is justified because of absences of competition for technical reasons - i.e the bespoke subsea acoustic modem system required for the project is not available from any other company to the required specification in addition to the fact that no other company has the technical expertise and detailed understanding of the system.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000607227

## Provenance

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