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Acoustic Fish Tags and Receivers

UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION

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20 May 2026 at 10:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Portsmouth Higher Education Corporation has concluded a procurement process for the supply of acoustic fish tags and receivers as part of a marine research programme. This procurement, classified under the industry category of telemetry equipment, involves providing specialist acoustic telemetry equipment to monitor and track marine species. The procurement process reached the award stage on 20th May 2026, with a project timeline from 5th May 2026 to 31st July 2026. The procurement method employed was below threshold without competition, directed towards ensuring compatibility and continuity with existing infrastructure. The project is located in Portsmouth, UK, under the public authority sub-central government classification.

This contract presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in the development and supply of specialised telemetry equipment, particularly those with a focus on marine research and environmental data collection. The procurement, awarded to R.S. AQUA LIMITED, underscores the potential for businesses capable of delivering integrated solutions for long-term deployment in coastal environments. Companies with expertise in providing systems that support scientific research, particularly those compatible with existing telemetry networks and capable of facilitating data sharing, stand to benefit from similar future contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Acoustic Fish Tags and Receivers

Notice Description

This procurement covers the supply of specialist acoustic telemetry equipment to support a marine research programme. The scope includes the provision of underwater receivers, electronic tagging devices and associated equipment used to monitor and track the movement and habitat use of marine species. The system enables the collection of high-resolution environmental and behavioural data to support scientific analysis of habitat connectivity and ecosystem function. The equipment has been selected to ensure compatibility with established telemetry networks and to facilitate data sharing within collaborative research initiatives. It also maintains continuity with previously deployed infrastructure within the project, ensuring consistent data capture and minimizing technical risk. The procurement forms part of a wider, grant-funded research activity and supports delivery of defined scientific objectives within a fixed project timeframe. The requirement is for a complete, integrated solution capable of reliable long-term deployment in a coastal marine environment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069d0c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046230-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32441000 - Telemetry equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£63,269 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 May 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
4 May 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO1 2UP
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

R.S. AQUA

Further Information

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