Atmospheric analysis sensor
About This Opportunity
United Kingdom contract award (research & innovation): Atmospheric analysis sensor. By University Of Edinburgh. Awarded to GeoGas Analytica (EUR 83K, Feb 2026).
This is a supplies contract in the Research sector. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.
Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for the supply of goods in the Research sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.
Description
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 <1 ppb for methane, <0.5 ppb for NO¬2 and < 200 ppb for CO¬2. 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.
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.
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).
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on February 2, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 009012-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About University Of Edinburgh
University Of Edinburgh has issued 374 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 19 currently open and 272 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Research & Innovation, General Supplies & Services, and Health & Medical. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via Public Contracts Scotland and UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: May 18, 2026.
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How can I submit a bid?
Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 009012-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.
Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to GeoGas Analytica. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by University Of Edinburgh in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Supplies contract in the Research & Innovation sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
How much was the contract awarded for?
GeoGas Analytica was awarded the contract for £82,840. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
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