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title: "School of Biology: Pop-up Satellite Archival Tags"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000682976"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS"
published: "2022-02-23"
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# School of Biology: Pop-up Satellite Archival Tags

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000682976

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## Summary

The University of St Andrews is currently engaged in a public procurement process for "School of Biology: Pop-up Satellite Archival Tags." This tender falls under the goods category within the education industry and is located in St Andrews, UK. The process is at the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 15th March 2022. The procurement method is an open procedure, aimed at acquiring tags capable of one to two years of deployment with specific technical requirements.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in electronic goods, particularly those with expertise in satellite technology and marine biology applications. Companies with experience in developing archival tagging systems for wildlife tracking would find themselves well-suited to compete. As this tender encourages broad participation, it is an excellent chance for innovative suppliers to showcase their capabilities in a competitive procurement landscape.

## Notice

Lot 1 = Pop-up Satellite Archival Tags capable of deployment for 1 year (battery and memory capacity). Lot 2 = Tags capable of deployment for 2 years (battery and memory capacity).

### Lot Information

School of Biology: Pop-up Satellite Archival Tags

Lot 1: The requirements for a 1-year of deployment Pop-up Satellite Archival Tags should: - be 150 cm or smaller (tag body length exc. aerial). - track sharks for a period of up to 1-year. - automatically detach from the shark. - record archival depth and temperature data. - provide estimated daily locational data with associated error. - provide real-time surface location data post detachment. -transmit data via satellite network. - be programmable for user requirements (including data resolution, data priority, deployment period). - tags must include a tether and anchor. Final anchor design to be discussed, but likely to be stainless steel or titanium metal dart anchor. - cost of any application hardware (applicator pin, pole and handle (for both 'on deck' application and 'in water' application) should also be included. A total of 2 applicators will be required).. All tenders for the University of St Andrews are administered through our eTendering System (InTend).To Express an Interest please go to our tender website at https://intendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews Please note that 'Notes of Interest' placed via PCS (Public Contracts Scotland) are not automatically accepted

School of Biology: Pop-up Satellite Archival Tags

Lot 2: The requirements for a 2-year deployment of Pop-up Satellite Archival Tags should: - be 150 cm or smaller (tag body length exc. aerial). - track sharks for a period of up to 2-years. - automatically detach from the shark. - record archival depth and temperature data. - provide estimated daily locational data with associated error. - provide real-time surface location data post detachment. - transmit data via satellite network. - be programmable for user requirements (including data resolution, data priority, deployment period). - tags must include a tether and anchor. Final anchor design to be discussed, but likely to be stainless steel or titanium metal dart anchor. - cost of any application hardware (applicator pin, pole and handle (for both 'on deck' application and 'in water' application) should also be included. A total of 2 applicators will be required).. All tenders for the University of St Andrews are administered through our eTendering System (InTend).To Express an Interest please go to our tender website at https://intendhost.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=FEB441546 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS |
| Locality | GUARDBRIDGE |
| Post town | Kirkcaldy |
| Postcode | KY16 0US |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 32530000 - Satellite-related communications equipment
- 35121600 - Tags

## Release History

- 23 Feb 2022 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB441546
- 11 Feb 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB440441

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB440441&idx=1
  11th February 2022 - Portal Supplier Registration
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB440441
  School of Biology: Pop-up Satellite Archival Tags - Lot 1 = Pop-up Satellite Archival Tags capable of deployment for 1 year (battery and memory capacity). Lot 2 = Tags capable of deployment for 2 years (battery and memory capacity).
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB441546
  School of Biology: Pop-up Satellite Archival Tags - Lot 1 = Pop-up Satellite Archival Tags capable of deployment for 1 year (battery and memory capacity). Lot 2 = Tags capable of deployment for 2 years (battery and memory capacity).

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/procurement/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000682976
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews
- https://intendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews

## Provenance

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