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title: "Valoya LED Lights"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000660926"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Valoya LED Lights

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000660926

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh has recently completed a procurement process for the purchase of Valoya LED Lights, which are specifically designed for plant research to complement their existing lighting systems at the School of Biological Sciences. This procurement, classified under the goods category, was conducted using a limited method without prior publication, due to the unique technical requirements of the LEDs. The contract, valued at £220,000, was officially signed on 29 July 2021 and is based in Edinburgh, UK, where the delivery is set to take place at the university's Michael Swann Building.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in high-tech lighting solutions, particularly those with experience in agricultural or environmental technology sectors. As the University of Edinburgh sought a specific product, companies that can demonstrate technical expertise in LED technology or similar innovations would be well-positioned to enter future tenders with similar requirements. The limited competition nature of this award may indicate a niche market, beneficial for businesses looking to expand their footprint in educational institutions or plant research facilities.

## Notice

Valoya are the manufacturer of LEDs for plant research with specific light spectra. The purchased LEDs are to match with the already existing LEDs within the Plant Growth Facilities at the School of Biological Sciences.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Under Regulation Reg 33(1)(b)(ii) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, a contracting authority may use the negotiated procedure without the prior publication in the case of a public contract, based on the following justification: Competition is absent for technical reasons (only if it is not caused by artificial narrowing down of the parameters of the procurement and no reasonable alternative or substitute exists).

### Procurement Information

Valoya are the manufacturer of LEDs for plant research with specific light spectra. The purchased LEDs are to match with the already existing LEDs within the Plant Growth Facilities at the School of Biological Sciences.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG424508 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £220,000 |

## Status

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

## 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 | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VALOYA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 31500000 - Lighting equipment and electric lamps

## Release History

- 16 Aug 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG424508

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG424508
  Valoya LED Lights - Valoya are the manufacturer of LEDs for plant research with specific light spectra. The purchased LEDs are to match with the already existing LEDs within the Plant Growth Facilities at the School of Biological Sciences.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000660926

## Provenance

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