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CEFAS25-34 Contract for Accoustic Fish tags

CEFA

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19 Mar 2025 at 12:32

Summary of the contracting process

CEFA, based in Lowestoft, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for the supply of Acoustic Fish tags to monitor fish movements in the Severn Estuary. The contract, valued at £89,476.58, falls under the industry category of Acoustic devices and was awarded through a single tender action (below threshold) to RS Aqua Ltd. The process reached the award stage, with the contract starting on 11th March 2025 and ending on 18th March 2025. The procurement stage was concluded with the award published on 19th March 2025.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the environmental monitoring and marine technology sectors to engage with government contracts. Companies specialising in acoustic devices, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), are well-suited to compete in similar procurement opportunities. The focus on understanding fish movements could drive innovation and growth for businesses providing specialised marine equipment and services. Engaging in such tenders can enhance market presence and secure government partnerships.

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Notice Title

CEFAS25-34 Contract for Accoustic Fish tags

Notice Description

Provision of Accoustic Fish tags to understand fish movements in the Severn Estuary

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5140f6c4-8d70-4d41-9de0-868ce0c069a4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a2c47e8-59bb-4fff-8a99-084739a28e9e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment


CPV Codes

32342400 - Acoustic devices

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£89,476 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£89,476 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
11 Mar 2025 - 18 Mar 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CEFA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LOWESTOFT
Postcode
NR33 0HT
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Kirkley & Pakefield
Westminster Constituency
Lowestoft

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RS AQUA

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