Official UK procurement notice
250287 Contract for the Supply, Fabrication, Delivery (unloaded and positioned at the point of use), Installation and Commissioning, Warranty of an Electrically Insulated Raceway Tank and a Three-Holding Tank System
Authority: Queen's University Belfast (Education)
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionQueen’s University of Belfast wishes to procure an Electrically Insulated Raceway Tank and Holding Tank System to be situated outside at the Queen's Marine Laboratory in Portaferry, and must fit on a concrete platform. The raceway tank must not be much larger than 9 x 2.5m, and holding tanks must be circular with 2m diameter. This system is to support experimental work on measuring the effects of electrical fields on elasmobranchs (e.g. sharks, skates, rays).
The overarching goal of this procurement is the successful design, construction, and operational commissioning of a bespoke, electrically insulated marine animal housing system at the Queen’s University Marine Laboratory (QML). This system must meet stringent biological and electromagnetic shielding specifications to enable the core ELASMO project experimental protocols.
The successful delivery of this requirement will result in four key outcomes:
- Secure Housing: The provision of a stable, high-welfare environment for the long-term maintenance of OSPAR-listed elasmobranch species.
- Research Readiness: A fully operational raceway and holding tank system compliant with the requisite electrical insulation standards for sensitive electrophysiology experiments.
- Project Compliance: Fulfilment of a critical infrastructure deliverable required to unlock and progress the objectives of the DAERA-funded ELASMO project.
- System to be delivered and Commissioned Before 01 April 2026
CPV: Aquariums
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · value publishedLot #1AwardedRenewalPublished value£260,416
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
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How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
- Simple description: 1. Mandatory Technical Requirements PASS/FAIL 2. Sustainable Procurement 5% 3. Price 95%
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Procurement category
- Goods
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Above threshold (FTS publication)
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA, CPTPP)
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 5 Nov 2025, 16:18 GMT
- Last source update
- 7 Jan 2026, 12:54 GMT
- Award evaluation window
- Submission end – 8 Dec 2025
- Authority reference
250287- FTS notice number
2025/S 000-071470- Latest notice
- Contract details notice (UK7)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-05db49Find a Tender- Contract terms summary
30 days after delivery on receipt of a valid and undisputed invoice.
- Risks
QUB recognises that certain risks associated with the procurement and operation of an Electrically Insulated Raceway Tank and Holding Tank System are not fully quantifiable at the time of tender. These ‘known unknowns’ include, but are not limited to, technology evolution, integration challenges and supply chain disruptions, changes, and increased value or scope due to demand requirements. Suppliers are expected to identify any foreseeable risks, propose mitigation strategies, and demonstrate flexibility in addressing emerging issues throughout the contract lifecycle.
Whilst it is not possible at this stage to fully anticipate the nature or extent of future developments or integration requirements, nor to determine their potential impact on contract performance, QUB recognises that such changes may arise over the course of the contract. Accordingly, it is acknowledged that these circumstances may necessitate a modification of the contract to appropriately address and accommodate any emerging risks or requirements.
How it was run
Official notice- Submission deadline
- 2 Dec 2025, 16:00 GMT
- Clarification deadline
- 25 Nov 2025, 16:00 GMT
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
- Accepted languages
- en
Timeline
5 Nov 2025 → 7 Jan 2026 · 10 dates- Planning notice published351 days ago5 Nov 2025, 16:18 GMT
- Tender notice published350 days ago6 Nov 2025, 09:16 GMT
- Next notice expected350 days ago6 Nov 2025, 23:59 GMT
- Clarification questions by331 days ago25 Nov 2025, 16:00 GMT
- Submission deadline324 days ago2 Dec 2025, 16:00 GMT
- Award decision expected by318 days ago8 Dec 2025, 23:59 GMT
- Assessment summaries sent309 days ago18 Dec 2025
- Contract starts305 days ago22 Dec 2025
- Standstill ends295 days ago31 Dec 2025, 23:59 GMT
- Latest notice published288 days ago7 Jan 2026, 12:54 GMT
Notice history
9 events · 4 releases on Find a Tender · since 5 Nov 2025- Preliminary market engagement notice published5 Nov 2025, 16:18 GMTUK2
- Tender notice published6 Nov 2025, 09:16 GMTUK4
- Status changed to active6 Nov 2025, 09:16 GMT
- Procurement method changed6 Nov 2025, 09:16 GMT
- Deadline published: 2 Dec 2025, 16:00 GMT6 Nov 2025, 09:16 GMT
- Contract award notice published18 Dec 2025, 15:12 GMTUK6
- Status changed to complete18 Dec 2025, 15:12 GMT
- Contract signature expected6 Jan 2026, 23:59 GMTscheduled
- Contract details notice published7 Jan 2026, 12:54 GMTUK7
Routine re-releases (4)
- 2025-11: 1 release · 5 Nov 2025
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Todd Fish Tech Ltd12 Jan 2026 – 12 Jan 2028 · up to 12 Jan 2029Extensions: with an option to extend the purchase of consumables, additional tanks and ancillary items beyond this period to the end of the useful life of the equipment · Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. | £270,000 | 18 Dec 2025 | Awarded |
Contracts
250287 Contract for the Supply, Fabrication, Delivery (unloaded and positioned at the point of use), Installation and Commissioning, Warranty of an Electrically Insulated Raceway Tank and a Three-Holding Tank System · Todd Fish Tech Ltd
- Signed
- 7 Jan 2026
- Value
- £270,000
- Period
- 12 Jan 2026 – 12 Jan 2028 · up to 12 Jan 2029 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- with an option to extend the purchase of consumables, additional tanks and ancillary items beyond this period to the end of the useful life of the equipment
- Options
- The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1final-stage tenders | 1 | 0 | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Bidders & participating suppliers
1 commercial party on the notice- Todd Fish Tech LtdAwarded supplier
Official documents & specifications (5)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
- Bidding documents and specifications Suppliers wishing to express an interest in this tender must register at this address and download the documentation
Notices published for this procedure
- Contract details notice Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- Contract award notice Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender
- Preliminary market engagement notice Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender