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title: "Aquatic Research Facilities"
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# Aquatic Research Facilities

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000806589

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh has issued an award for an "Aquatic Research Facilities" procurement, focusing on a unique LEGO tank system, tilapia husbandry system, and carp husbandry system. This award falls under the education sector and is geographically centred in Edinburgh, specifically at The Roslin Institute. The procurement method used was a limited award procedure without prior publication due to technical reasons, ensuring a highly specialised system tailored to research requirements. The contract was awarded to ZEBCARE, and it was signed on 23 July 2025, with a total value of €240,430. The contract is currently in the active status, marking the completion of the procurement stage.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in developing bespoke aquatic systems compatible with existing setups. Given the contract's specialised nature in aquaculture research facilities, it is particularly well-suited for companies with capabilities in aquatic engineering and system integration. Such projects not only offer immediate business growth potential through collaboration with renowned institutions like The Roslin Institute but also enhance reputational credentials in cutting-edge research environments.

## Notice

Aquatic Research Facilities, LEGO tank system, tilapia husbandry system and carp husbandry system.

### Procurement Information

The Roslin Institute has purchased a bespoke unique multi-unit disease-challenge aquatic system (LEGO) to perform pathogen challenges, a common carp husbandry system and a tilapia husbandry system to be placed at the Institute. The system is unique as it has been specifically designed by a University Professor to fit the specific requirements of the AQUACULTURE research team at the Roslin, including - accommodate fresh, brackish and saltwater species, at cold and warm water temperatures - The system will comprise 20 stand-alone recirculating aquaria units that can operate independently to administer vaccines, pathogens or different diets, etc.. - It could handle the use of BSLII level pathogens and would thus have a high containment at level 2 - It would also be equipped with an aerosol filtration and water disinfection unit - The system has to fit within the limited space of the Middle Wing, room G.38. ZEBCARE was able to offer a carp husbandry system and tilapia husbandry system that is compatible and can be connected to the already existing water supply, water filtration and water monitoring system that the University has already purchased for the zebrafish system. This is possible as the ZEBCARE systems (piping, automated monitoring system, filter units, etc...) are all compatible with one another. Furthermore, considering the limited space available in the Middle wing of the Roslin Institute, ZEBCARE was able to design a bespoke system to the room. These bespoke design elements of the integrated Aquatic Research Facilities are crucial to the establishment of the Professor's research lines at the Roslin, and to guarantee continuity in very delicate vaccination and challenge experiments that will be undertaken using the facilities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536457 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £240,430 |

## 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 | ZEBCARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 03313000 - Aquatic products
- 44600000 - Tanks, reservoirs and containers; central-heating radiators and boilers

## Release History

- 6 Aug 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536457

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536457
  Aquatic Research Facilities - Aquatic Research Facilities, LEGO tank system, tilapia husbandry system and carp husbandry system.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000806589

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