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Vulnerable Marine Species Telemetry

NATURAL ENGLAND (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL)

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18 Apr 2024 at 14:41

Summary of the contracting process

The buying organization for this procurement is Natural England (Defra Network eTendering Portal), based in London, United Kingdom. The tender titled "Vulnerable Marine Species Telemetry" falls under the industry category of aquatic marine services. This procurement process has reached the award stage, with an active contract awarded to RS Aqua Ltd on 15th September 2023. The procurement method used was a limited procedure without prior publication, with a total contract value of £400,000.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in aquatic marine services to collaborate with Natural England in the installation of transmitter tags for marine species tracking. Companies with expertise in marine conservation, acoustic technologies, and environmental protection would be well-suited to compete in this specific procurement. The project aims to deploy an array of acoustic receivers in the Solent Marine Area to monitor the movements of vulnerable marine species, providing valuable insights into conservation efforts and habitat protection.

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Notice Title

Vulnerable Marine Species Telemetry

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

Lot Information

Lot 1

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

Procurement Information

"They are the only supplier with expertise and/or equipment to complete the task (Sole Supplier)"

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-045367
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012705-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98361000 - Aquatic marine services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Sep 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATURAL ENGLAND (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL)
Contact Name
Judith Gyamfi- Renner
Contact Email
judith.gyamfi-renner@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
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

RS AQUA

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