Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
University Of Edinburgh
Charles Stewart House, 9-16 Chambers Street
Edinburgh
EH1 1HT
Telephone
+44 1316502759
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00107
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Atmospheric gas analyser
Reference number
NCA21386
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 38344000 - Pollution-monitoring devices
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
SUMMARY
The University of Edinburgh Field Spectroscopy Facility requires a sensor system/analyser with the capability to measure N2O (nitrous oxide), CO2 (carbon dioxide) and CH4 (methane) concentrations at altitude/height simultaneously and in real time, at a detection limit in the <1 ppb for methane, <0.5 ppb for N2O and < 200 ppb for CO2. The concentrations are required for flux measurements, and therefore the temporal frequency of measurements is important, measurement frequency needs to be no less than 1 Hz, ideally at 5 Hz.
PAYLOAD WEIGHT AND INTERFACE
To enable use of the facility’s existing UAV equipment the sensor must be able to interface with a DJI M400 drone, and the total sensor weight must be under 7kg.
MEASUREMENT APPROACH
Measurements of these gasses must be made simultaneously, to a synchronised timing and measurement frequency, and the measurement at a given timestamp should be taken from the same shared volume of air. This should produce a single combined data series.
To give an example of the intention;
At timestamp 1, a volume of air, V1, has been ‘ingested’, and will be tested by the analyser to give measurements of N2O(t=1), CO2 (t=1) and CH4(t=1).
At timestamp 2, (1 second in the future, if operating at 1 Hz), a new volume of air V2 is ingested and analysed to give measurements of N2O(t=2), CO2 (t=2) and CH4(t=2).
And so on, at the ‘Hz’ rating the device operates at.
Measurement must be conducted in-situ/in-flight at real time while the UAV operates; storing volumes of air for after-operation analysis would not be suitable.
CONCLUSION
After a market evaluation it is believed there is only one solution which can fulfil the combined requirements – the Aeris Sensors MIRA Strato. As such we intend to award via the Negotiated Procedure Without Prior Call for Competition, to their sole EU distributor, 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.
Value represents cost excluding VAT and import duties (if applicable).
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: 82,840 EUR
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
SUMMARY
The University of Edinburgh Field Spectroscopy Facility requires a sensor system/analyser with the capability to measure N2O (nitrous oxide), CO2 (carbon dioxide) and CH4 (methane) concentrations at altitude/height simultaneously and in real time, at a detection limit in the <1 ppb for methane, <0.5 ppb for N2O and < 200 ppb for CO2. The concentrations are required for flux measurements, and therefore the temporal frequency of measurements is important, measurement frequency needs to be no less than 1 Hz, ideally at 5 Hz.
PAYLOAD WEIGHT AND INTERFACE
To enable use of the facility’s existing UAV equipment the sensor must be able to interface with a DJI M400 drone, and the total sensor weight must be under 7kg.
MEASUREMENT APPROACH
Measurements of these gasses must be made simultaneously, to a synchronised timing and measurement frequency, and the measurement at a given timestamp should be taken from the same shared volume of air. This should produce a single combined data series.
To give an example of the intention;
At timestamp 1, a volume of air, V1, has been ‘ingested’, and will be tested by the analyser to give measurements of N2O(t=1), CO2 (t=1) and CH4(t=1).
At timestamp 2, (1 second in the future, if operating at 1 Hz), a new volume of air V2 is ingested and analysed to give measurements of N2O(t=2), CO2 (t=2) and CH4(t=2).
And so on, at the ‘Hz’ rating the device operates at.
Measurement must be conducted in-situ/in-flight at real time while the UAV operates; storing volumes of air for after-operation analysis would not be suitable.
CONCLUSION
After a market evaluation it is believed there is only one solution which can fulfil the combined requirements – the Aeris Sensors MIRA Strato. As such we intend to award via the Negotiated Procedure Without Prior Call for Competition, to their sole EU distributor, 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.
Value represents cost excluding VAT and import duties (if applicable).
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
We may source maintenance services, spare parts and upgrades for the analyser from the awarded supplier.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Negotiated without a prior call for competition
- The works, supplies or services can be provided only by a particular economic operator for the following reason:
- absence of competition for technical reasons
Explanation:
SUMMARY
The University of Edinburgh Field Spectroscopy Facility requires a sensor system/analyser with the capability to measure N2O (nitrous oxide), CO2 (carbon dioxide) and CH4 (methane) concentrations at altitude/height simultaneously and in real time, at a detection limit in the <1 ppb for methane, <0.5 ppb for N2O and < 200 ppb for CO2. The concentrations are required for flux measurements, and therefore the temporal frequency of measurements is important, measurement frequency needs to be no less than 1 Hz, ideally at 5 Hz.
PAYLOAD WEIGHT AND INTERFACE
To enable use of the facility’s existing UAV equipment the sensor must be able to interface with a DJI M400 drone, and the total sensor weight must be under 7kg.
MEASUREMENT APPROACH
Measurements of these gasses must be made simultaneously, to a synchronised timing and measurement frequency, and the measurement at a given timestamp should be taken from the same shared volume of air. This should produce a single combined data series.
To give an example of the intention;
At timestamp 1, a volume of air, V1, has been ‘ingested’, and will be tested by the analyser to give measurements of N2O(t=1), CO2 (t=1) and CH4(t=1).
At timestamp 2, (1 second in the future, if operating at 1 Hz), a new volume of air V2 is ingested and analysed to give measurements of N2O(t=2), CO2 (t=2) and CH4(t=2).
And so on, at the ‘Hz’ rating the device operates at.
Measurement must be conducted in-situ/in-flight at real time while the UAV operates; storing volumes of air for after-operation analysis would not be suitable.
CONCLUSION
After a market evaluation it is believed there is only one solution which can fulfil the combined requirements – the Aeris Sensors MIRA Strato. As such we intend to award via the Negotiated Procedure Without Prior Call for Competition, to their sole EU distributor, 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.
Value represents cost excluding VAT and import duties (if applicable).
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section five. Award of contract/concession
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
4 February 2026
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
GeoGas Analytica
Kneveloord 3
Balen
2490
Country
Belgium
NUTS code
- BE213 - Arr. Turnhout
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot/concession: 82,840 EUR
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
This succeeds prior notice to provide further clarity about the requirement
(SC Ref:822790)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Edinburgh Sheriff Court
Edinburgh
Country
United Kingdom