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Provision of Satellite Telemetry Equipment for Tracking of Vulnerable Aquatic Species

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26 Oct 2023 at 13:47

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has awarded a contract for the provision of satellite telemetry equipment for tracking vulnerable aquatic species. The title of the procurement is "Provision of Satellite Telemetry Equipment for Tracking of Vulnerable Aquatic Species" under the goods category. The contract's main purpose is to support investigative research projects, including enhancing eel protection and passage. Defra intends to start the contract on 01/01/2024 for a 3-year duration, with a possible extension of up to 2 years. The contract value covers the entire 5-year period. The procurement method used was a limited procedure with an award without prior publication of a call for competition, justified by the unique technical specifications required.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses to engage in supplying specialized satellite telemetry equipment for environmental research projects. Companies with expertise in providing telemetry equipment and solutions suitable for tracking vulnerable aquatic species, such as the awarded supplier Microwave Telemetry Inc, would be well-suited to compete in this tender. Businesses interested in supporting environmental protection initiatives and providing advanced technology solutions for scientific research projects can benefit from participating in this procurement process led by Defra.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Satellite Telemetry Equipment for Tracking of Vulnerable Aquatic Species

Notice Description

A contract for the provision of satellite telemetry equipment for a number of investigative research projects including improving eel protection and passage.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Defra intends to award a contract for the provision of satellite telemetry equipment which will be used for tracking of vulnerable aquatic species. The equipment must be of a minimum specification so that it can operate autonomously, collect continuous time-stamped data, is small enough to be attached to eels and can work at the required depths / temperatures.

The contract is planned to start 01/01/2024 for a 3 year duration. The contract may be extended for an additional 2 years. The value covers the full 5 year contract length.

Defra intendeds to directly award the contract and this notice is published for reasons of transparency.

Procurement Information

There is only one supplier of this specialised equipment with the technical specification required.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-040f44
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031624-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32441000 - Telemetry equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Oct 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Defra Network eTendering Portal
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
Postcode Area
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Microwave Telemetry Inc

Further Information

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