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CEFAS26-45 Contract for the purchase of Fish Tags

CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE

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23 Mar 2026 at 10:41

Summary of the contracting process

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS), a sub-central government public authority, has completed the procurement process for purchasing fish monitoring tags for monitoring at Hinkley Point C. The contract, titled "CEFAS26-45 Contract for the purchase of Fish Tags", is under the industry category of goods, specifically data-transmission equipment, and situated in Lowestoft, United Kingdom. The procurement stage reached the award phase with the contract being active from 9 February 2026 to 31 March 2026. This direct procurement was conducted below the threshold without competition, following the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender offers business growth opportunities for companies specialising in data-transmission and monitoring equipment, particularly those equipped to supply highly specialised fish tags. RS Aqua Ltd, a large-scale UK-based supplier, has been awarded the contract valued at £64,696.05 (gross amount £77,635.26). Businesses experienced in providing similar solutions for environmental and fishery monitoring projects might find advantageous prospects in targeting future tenders issued by organisations such as CEFAS. Understanding the procurement methods used can aid businesses in strategizing competitive bids for similar opportunities within the public sector.

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Notice Title

CEFAS26-45 Contract for the purchase of Fish Tags

Notice Description

Contract for the Purchase of Fish monitoring tags for monitoring at Hinkley Point C

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067116
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026128-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32260000 - Data-transmission equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£64,696 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
9 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
CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LOWESTOFT
Postcode
NR33 0HT
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Kirkley & Pakefield
Westminster Constituency
Lowestoft

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RS AQUA

Further Information

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