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Supply Acoustic Releases

UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH

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09 Oct 2025 at 12:35

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Plymouth has completed a procurement process for the supply of Acoustic Releases. As a public authority under sub-central government, the university is located in Plymouth, United Kingdom. This procurement, categorised under goods with a focus on acoustic devices, was conducted below the threshold with unspecified details on the method. The contract has been awarded on 2nd September 2025 to RS AQUA LTD and was active until 29th September 2025. The procurement covered multiple regions in the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, and several others.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the acoustic technology sector looking to expand their footprint in public sector contracts. Firms specialising in acoustic devices would be particularly well-positioned to enter such agreements, leveraging their technical expertise to meet the specific demands of public institutions like universities. The compact procurement process and regional delivery aspects introduce further avenues for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to engage with public procurement efficiently.

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Notice Title

Supply Acoustic Releases

Notice Description

The supply of Acoustic Releases

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ab9e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063729-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32342400 - Acoustic devices

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,402 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 29 Sep 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
supplier@plymouth.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL4 8AA
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
Drake
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RS AQUA

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