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title: "Purchase of Water Quality Data Loggers"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000727098"
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buyer: "HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY"
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# Purchase of Water Quality Data Loggers

Buyer: HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000727098

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## Summary

The Heriot-Watt University has awarded a contract for the purchase of Water Quality Data Loggers to LIA International Ltd. This procurement process was carried out through a limited procurement method, specifically an Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The Water Quality Data Loggers will be used for specialist laboratory research purposes at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses involved in supplying specialist laboratory research sensor equipment. Given the technical specifications required for this contract and the absence of competing suppliers in the market, businesses with expertise in providing durable sensor equipment for marine waters, such as LIA International Ltd, would be well-suited to compete in similar procurement processes. The contract value for this award is £70,319.7 GBP, indicating substantial business growth potential for successful bidders.

## Notice

Purchase of Water Quality Data Loggers

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a specialist laboratory research sensor equipment and there are no other suppliers available in the market to supply this type of equipment in the form factor required. The Water Quality Data Loggers (supplied by LIA International Limited) independently measure and deploy in-situ for long periods to acquire continuous data on pH, temperature, dissolved oxygen, and conductivity with single sensors that are durable in marine waters. The principal purpose of the contract is to acquire goods in connection with research undertaken by the University

### Procurement Information

This is a specialist laboratory research sensor equipment and there are no other suppliers available in the market to supply this type of equipment in the form factor required. The Water Quality Data Loggers (supplied by LIA International Limited) independently measure and deploy in-situ for long periods to acquire continuous data on pH, temperature, dissolved oxygen, and conductivity with single sensors that are durable in marine waters.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR474567 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website 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 | 24 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £70,319 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | RICCARTON, EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH14 4AP |
| 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 | Pentland Hills |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LIA INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2023 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR474567

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR474567
  Purchase of Water Quality Data Loggers - Purchase of Water Quality Data Loggers

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://hw.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000727098
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/edinburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

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