---
title: "Navigation Module for Gavia AUV"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000811087"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "APUC LIMITED ON BEHALF OF SCOTTISH ASSOCIATION FOR MARINE SCIENCE"
published: "2025-09-24"
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# Navigation Module for Gavia AUV

Buyer: APUC LIMITED ON BEHALF OF SCOTTISH ASSOCIATION FOR MARINE SCIENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000811087

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## Summary

The procurement process led by APUC Limited on behalf of the Scottish Association for Marine Science has reached the award stage for the contract titled "Navigation Module for Gavia AUV." This contract relates to the acquisition of a replacement navigation module for a Gavia Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV), fitting within the education industry category. The contracting process was conducted without a prior call for competition due to the unique requirement that only one supplier, Teledyne Gavia, could fulfil. The procurement method was limited, justified by technical reasons that Teledyne Gavia is the sole provider capable of supplying and integrating the necessary equipment. The contract was signed on 22 September 2025, with the associated location within the UKM63 region.

This procurement provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in marine sciences and advanced underwater technology solutions. Companies with expertise in cutting-edge navigation technology, especially those with unique offerings similar to Teledyne Gavia's, could find immense potential for growth by forming strategic partnerships with organisations like the Scottish Association for Marine Science. While the procurement method for this tender was limited, businesses involved in innovative R&D in high-tech equipment and solutions for AUVs could benefit from tracking similar opportunities where niche expertise is required, enabling them to establish a strong foothold in a specialised market.

## Notice

AWARD NOTICE for replacement navigation module on Teledyne Gavia AUV.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

AWARD NOTICE for replacement navigation module on Teledyne Gavia AUV.

### Procurement Information

This equipment can only be provided by Teledyne Gavia as this is a replacement navigation module for a Gavia AUV. Teledyne Gavia are the only company able to offer both the supply and integration of the module.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539973 |
| 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 | 24 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Sep 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 | £195,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | APUC LIMITED ON BEHALF OF SCOTTISH ASSOCIATION FOR MARINE SCIENCE |
| Locality | STIRLING |
| Post town | Falkirk and Stirling |
| Postcode | FK8 2DZ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling |
| Local authority | Stirling |
| Electoral ward | Stirling East |
| Westminster constituency | Stirling and Strathallan |
| Delivery location | TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TELEDYNE GAVIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34933000 - Navigation equipment

## Release History

- 24 Sep 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539973

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539973
  Navigation Module for Gavia AUV - AWARD NOTICE for replacement navigation module on Teledyne Gavia AUV.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000811087

## Provenance

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