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Vulnerable Marine Species Telementry

NATURAL ENGLAND

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27 Feb 2024 at 14:46

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17 Nov 2023 at 15:32

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Summary of the contracting process

Natural England has awarded a contract for the "Vulnerable Marine Species Telemetry" project to RS Aqua Ltd. The project involves the purchasing of transmitter tags to track movements of black seabream, sharks, and ray species in the Solent Marine Area. The contract, valued at £400,000, was awarded on 15th September 2023, with a contract period from 31st January 2023 to 30th April 2023.

This procurement opportunity, conducted through direct procurement, provides business growth opportunities for companies in the aquatic marine services sector. Businesses offering acoustic receiver installation and tracking services for marine species can compete for this contract. The project's focus on understanding marine species movements creates avenues for innovative solutions and potential future collaborations with Natural England in similar research initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Vulnerable Marine Species Telementry

Notice Description

Purchasing of transmitter tags project aims to install a large-scale network of acoustic receivers, known as an array, at key locations throughout the Solent Marine Area. Black seabream, sharks and ray species will be fitted with acoustic transmitter tags and using the array, their movements will be tracked throughout the area to understand which areas and during what seasons these waters provide refuge for this group of threatened species.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-718656c4-2d7b-4df4-99a4-2b8398827d79
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1662935-2239-43ff-b301-5dab12ce8bf9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98361000 - Aquatic marine services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Sep 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jan 2023 - 30 Apr 2023 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATURAL ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5AH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RS AQUA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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