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CEFAS25-08 Contract for bespoke acoustic fish tags

CEFAS

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19 Mar 2025 at 11:06

Summary of the contracting process

Cefas, the buying organisation based in Lowestoft, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process for a contract titled "CEFAS25-08 Contract for bespoke acoustic fish tags." The tender focuses on the provision of bespoke acoustic devices to study fish movements and behaviour in the Severn Estuary, falling under the industry category of Acoustic devices (CPV: 32342400). The contract period began on 24 January 2025 and ended on 31 March 2025, and it had a total value of £59,535.80. The procurement method used was a Single tender action (below threshold), indicating a direct award without a competitive tender process. The contract was awarded to RS Aqua Ltd, with the announcement made on 19 March 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in acoustic devices, particularly those capable of customising products for ecological and environmental research. The project’s focus on innovative fish tagging solutions could drive growth for companies in the marine research and technology sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in the production of specialised electronic and acoustic equipment for aquatic environments would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders, given the bespoke nature of the requirements. This type of procurement emphasizes the importance of technical expertise and the ability to deliver tailored solutions within strict deadlines, providing a platform for niche market players to showcase their capabilities.

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Notice Title

CEFAS25-08 Contract for bespoke acoustic fish tags

Notice Description

Provision of bespoke acoustic tags to understand fish movements and behaviour in the Severn Estuary

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b193b244-b352-432f-bab4-1033f60aae1c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8547e19-3e2d-4440-a77a-07555f27a800
Current Stage
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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
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
£59,535 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£59,535 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
24 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CEFAS
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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