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Contract Details Notice for 69kHz Acoustic Fish Tags

NATURAL RESOURCES WALES

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02 Mar 2026 at 16:25

Summary of the contracting process

Natural Resources Wales, a public authority under Welsh devolved regulations, initiated a tender process titled "Contract Details Notice for 69kHz Acoustic Fish Tags", focused on goods procurement specifically within the oceanographic instruments industry category. The contract is located in the United Kingdom and has been awarded under a selective procurement method as part of a framework agreement. Commencing on 3rd February 2026, the contract spans till 31st March 2026, with significant notices published on 2nd March 2026. Aimed at procurement below the threshold, the contract falls in the competitive domain, aligning with the legislation detailed in UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender provides considerable opportunities for businesses involved in supplying surveying and hydrological instruments, particularly those capable of delivering specialised fish tags. RS Aqua Ltd, identified as a supplier, indicates the presence of opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within similar industry sectors. Given the nature of the goods and the competitive environment, businesses with expertise in oceanographic appliances but also committed to innovation within the framework agreements stand to benefit substantially from this engagement, likely facilitating growth and expansion in the public procurement sector.

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Notice Title

Contract Details Notice for 69kHz Acoustic Fish Tags

Notice Description

CDN for call-off under Framework 117884 Acoustic Fish Tags and Receivers for 69kHz tags

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066019
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018630-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - award under framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£42,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
3 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATURAL RESOURCES WALES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 3NQ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RS AQUA

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