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title: "Atmospheric analysis sensor"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000822309"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
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# Atmospheric analysis sensor

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000822309

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh is seeking to enhance its Field Spectroscopy Facility with an advanced atmospheric analysis sensor. This procurement, falling under the Education industry category, aims to acquire a sensor capable of monitoring NO2, CO2, and CH4 concentrations in real-time. The procurement process is being managed by the University of Edinburgh, located in Edinburgh, UK (Region UKM75), and is at the Award stage. The procurement process, specifically addressed through a Negotiated Procedure Without Prior Call for Competition, started on 2nd February 2026. This method was chosen due to the unique technical requirements that limit competition, concluding with an award to GeoGas Analytica for €82,840 (excluding VAT and import duties).

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in sensor technology, especially those with capabilities to meet exacting specifications such as integration with UAV equipment and high-frequency data acquisition. Companies engaged in high-tech manufacturing or specialised analytical equipment sectors would find this tender beneficial for business growth. Despite the award's completion, businesses in the relevant sector can keep abreast of such opportunities for potential collaborations, future tenders, or service provisions like maintenance and upgrades, enriching their market presence and driving innovation.

## Notice

The University of Edinburgh Field Spectroscopy Facility requires a sensor with the capability to measure NO2, CO2 and CH4 concentrations at altitude/height simultaneously and in real time, at a detection limit in the

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Edinburgh Field Spectroscopy Facility requires a sensor with the capability to measure NO2, CO2 and CH4 concentrations at altitude/height simultaneously and in real time, at a detection limit in the

### Procurement Information

After a market evaluation it is believed there is only one solution which can fulfil the combined requirements; as such we intend to award via the Negotiated Procedure Without Prior Call for Competition, on the basis competition is absent for technical reasons. Any suppliers who wish to query or challenge this notice should do so within 10 calendar days of its publication.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548546 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency 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 | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £82,840 |

## 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 | GEOGAS ANALYTICA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38344000 - Pollution-monitoring devices

## Release History

- 2 Feb 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548546

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548546
  Atmospheric analysis sensor - The University of Edinburgh Field Spectroscopy Facility requires a sensor with the capability to measure NO2, CO2 and CH4 concentrations at altitude/height simultaneously and in real time, at a detection limit in the

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000822309

## Provenance

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