Remote Electronic Monitoring (REM) 2025

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

14 May 2026 at 10:39

Award

30 Apr 2026 at 10:40

Tender

20 Aug 2025 at 14:34

Planning

03 Apr 2025 at 08:43

Summary of the contracting process

In a procurement process managed by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), the contract for "Remote Electronic Monitoring (REM) 2025" was awarded to Anchor Lab, based in Copenhagen, Denmark. This process falls under the category of goods, specifically focused on surveillance systems, marine equipment, and digital cameras, and is intended to enhance data collection for fishing activities. The process was conducted under an open procedure, with bids being evaluated based on technical quality and pricing criteria. The contract, valued at £180,000 gross, covers the period from 13 May 2026 to 12 May 2030, signalling the completion stage of this procurement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in high-tech monitoring equipment and services, particularly those focused on marine and data collection solutions. Companies with expertise in installing and interpreting REM systems could find substantial business growth prospects, as the programme aims to incrementally cover priority fisheries over a five-year period. Although the process attracted competitive bids, the lack of submissions from SMEs highlights a gap for smaller enterprises to leverage innovative solutions and potentially engage in future phases as early adopters in the REM ecosystem.

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Notice Title

Remote Electronic Monitoring (REM) 2025

Notice Description

Remote Electronic Monitoring, (REM), is a data collection tool that can be installed on vessels to collect information on fishing activities and catches. A REM system typically consists of a control box, cameras and sensors collecting various data (video imagery, GPS positions, winch rotation activity, hydraulic pressure readings etc.), that can then be interpreted to generate information on when and where a vessel is fishing and what it is catching. Five priority fisheries were identified as part of that consultation process, fisheries A to E. Early adopter phases are the first step of our journey towards the implementation of REM across the priority fisheries over the next five years. We aim to begin working with vessels from the second priority fishery in 2025, and then each subsequent year beginning the next priority fishery. During this time, we will continue to refine our approaches and ways of working to ensure that when mandatory REM requirements are introduced, these are fit for purpose.

Planning Information

A Prior Indicative Notice (PIN) was issued in December 2024, (details below). F01: Prior information notice (prior information only) Notice identifier: 2024/S 000-040222 Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-04c7d1 Published 13 December 2024, 11:13am The PIN generated responses from interested parties.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fc67
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044303-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

34930000 - Marine equipment

35125000 - Surveillance system

38651600 - Digital cameras

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
30 May 2025Expired
Award Date
29 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
12 May 2026 - 12 May 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS
Additional Buyers

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

ANCHOR LAB

Further Information

Notice Documents

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