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title: "Aquatic Research Facitlities"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000826379"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2026-03-12"
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# Aquatic Research Facitlities

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000826379

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## Summary

The University Of Edinburgh, acting as the buying organisation, has completed an open procurement process for the provision of aquatic research facilities specifically tailored for axolotls. Falling under the education category, this contract is based in Edinburgh, UKM75, as part of the concluded tender stage. The contract, identified as EC1081, was awarded to Plexx, a supplier located in Elst, NL22, on the 11th of March 2026, and carries a value of £310,000. The procurement adhered to the open procedure method, ensuring transparency and competitiveness.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply of aquatic research equipment or facilities, particularly those keen to engage in cross-border tendering. The successful supplier, Plexx, exemplifies how small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can thrive in the public procurement space, leveraging expertise in niche areas within the educational sector. Businesses with a focus on quality, as highlighted by the award criteria which includes an 80% emphasis on quality over price, have a chance to capitalise on similar projects to expand their market presence and strengthen business relations in the EU.

## Notice

Aquatic Research Facitlity for Axolotls

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551562 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Mar 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 | £310,000 |

## 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 | PLEXX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

### Codes

- 03140000 - Animal products and related products

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551562

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551562
  Aquatic Research Facitlities - Aquatic Research Facitlity for Axolotls

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000826379

## Provenance

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