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SU160(25) Contract Details Notice for the supply of Fisheries Monitoring Equipment including Acoustic Tags and Receivers for Fish Tracking Programme

Swansea University

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

30 Oct 2025 at 17:28

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

26 Sep 2025 at 09:15

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

27 Jun 2025 at 15:11

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the supply of Fisheries Monitoring Equipment, including acoustic tags and receivers for a fish tracking programme, was organised by Swansea University. This contract was awarded to RS Aqua Ltd, a company based in the United Kingdom, under an open procedure. The process, falling under the goods category, is compliant with Welsh devolved regulations and is covered by the GPA. The procurement stage has concluded with the contract being signed on 30th October 2025, with an end date set for 31st March 2028. The total contract value is approximately £227,982, with key monitoring equipment being delivered to the UKL18 region, enhancing Swansea University's existing acoustic array for marine research.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the supply of aquatic and marine survey equipment, especially those specialising in acoustic devices and marine research services. Companies that have expertise in providing high-quality technical equipment along with robust aftersales support are well-suited to engage in this tender. The procurement method was open, encouraging competitive participation, making it ideal for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) seeking to expand their market share in marine services within the UK region. The detailed quality and price criteria ensure that suppliers who can deliver innovative solutions with strong technical support will be able to thrive in this competitive field.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SU160(25) Contract Details Notice for the supply of Fisheries Monitoring Equipment including Acoustic Tags and Receivers for Fish Tracking Programme

Notice Description

Contract Details Notice of SU160(25) Contract with RS Aqua Ltd for the supply of Fisheries Monitoring Equipment including Acoustic Tags and Receivers for Fish Tracking Programme signed 30th October 2025

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05554f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069899-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

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

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

03313000 - Aquatic products

32342400 - Acoustic devices

34933000 - Navigation equipment

35121600 - Tags

38290000 - Surveying, hydrographic, oceanographic and hydrological instruments and appliances

50240000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to marine and other equipment

71354500 - Marine survey services

73112000 - Marine research services

98360000 - Marine services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£189,985 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£189,985 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
30 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Swansea University
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA2 8PP
Postcode Area
Swansea
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
TLL18 Swansea
Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Sketty
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RS AQUA LTD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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