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SU131(26) Contract Hire of Acoustic Receivers for NNB GENCo(HPC) Ltd funded projects

SWANSEA UNIVERSITY

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22 May 2026 at 13:30

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Summary of the contracting process

Swansea University, situated in Swansea, United Kingdom, has completed a public procurement process titled "SU131(26) Contract Hire of Acoustic Receivers for NNB GENCo(HPC) Ltd funded projects." The procurement falls under the industry category of agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural, and apicultural services, and it specifically aims to assess fish presence at Hinkley Point C power station. The contract commenced on 6th May 2026 and will conclude on 30th October 2026. This process was conducted through a direct procurement method, below the threshold and without competition, and has now reached the award stage with the contract in active status.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental monitoring and aquaculture services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in deploying acoustic monitoring equipment could find similar opportunities immensely beneficial for growth. The contract awarded to Atlantic Salmon Trust underscores the value placed on specialised knowledge in the ecological assessment of aquatic environments, presenting a compelling case for businesses in related fields to enhance their offerings and engage in comparable future procurement opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SU131(26) Contract Hire of Acoustic Receivers for NNB GENCo(HPC) Ltd funded projects

Notice Description

Hire of 88 Innovasea VR2Tx acoustic receivers and 20 Innovasea VR2AR acoustic receivers (with20 ARC mooring canisters) for a 6-month deployment to 30th October 2026 at Hinkley Point C power station to assess fish presence and risk of abstraction into water intake heads for protected species twaite shad (Alosa fallax)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a181
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047991-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

CPV Codes

77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£37,370 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 May 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
5 May 2026 - 30 Oct 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
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
Post Town
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Sketty
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ATLANTIC SALMON TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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