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title: "Design & Fabrication of an Imaging Device for Invertebrates"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000621922"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS"
published: "2021-04-26"
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# Design & Fabrication of an Imaging Device for Invertebrates

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000621922

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## Summary

The University of St Andrews is currently conducting a tender for the "Design & Fabrication of an Imaging Device for Invertebrates," aimed at companies specializing in turnkey engineering and electronics development. This procurement falls under the goods category and is classified within the education sector. The tender period is active until 10th June 2020, and bids can be submitted electronically through the designated portal. The procurement method is an open procedure, which fosters broad participation from qualified suppliers. Notably, the project is crucial for advancing marine research focused on commercially fished invertebrates in UK coastal waters, specifically from the region of Guardbridge.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the engineering and electronics sectors, particularly those with expertise in developing imaging technology and devices for biological applications. Companies that can deliver innovative solutions in electronics and engineering, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), are encouraged to participate. Engaging with this project not only allows for business growth through the development of specialised equipment but also contributes to vital research efforts, potentially opening doors to further collaborative projects with educational institutions and the marine research community.

## Notice

Tenders are requested from companies who undertake turnkey engineering and electronics development work to contribute to the development of a device that is capable of imaging invertebrates that are fished commercially in UK coastal waters.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Tenders are requested from companies who undertake turnkey engineering and electronics development work to contribute to the development of a device that is capable of imaging invertebrates that are fished commercially in UK coastal waters.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR413002 |
| 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 | 26 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jun 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jun 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 | £146,048 |

## 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 | Tay Bridgehead |
| Westminster constituency | North East Fife |
| Delivery location | TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SEASCOPE FISHERIES RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics

## Release History

- 26 Apr 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR413002
- 25 May 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY387029

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY387029&idx=1
  25th May 2020 - Portal Instructions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY387029
  Design & Fabrication of an Imaging Device for Invertebrates - Tenders are requested from companies who undertake turnkey engineering and electronics development work to contribute to the development of a device that is capable of imaging invertebrates that are fished commercially in UK coastal waters.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR413002
  Design & Fabrication of an Imaging Device for Invertebrates - Tenders are requested from companies who undertake turnkey engineering and electronics development work to contribute to the development of a device that is capable of imaging invertebrates that are fished commercially in UK coastal waters.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/staff/money/procurement/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000621922
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews/aspx/Home

## Provenance

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