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title: "Marine Acoustic Telemetry Equipment"
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# Marine Acoustic Telemetry Equipment

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1d777817-56f0-479d-93ab-56bf537aee1c

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## Summary

The University of Plymouth is conducting a procurement for Marine Acoustic Telemetry Equipment, aimed at studying fisheries' behaviour across various environmental conditions. This tender falls under the goods category, specifically related to acoustic devices and marine equipment. It was awarded on 22 October 2021, with a total contract value of £144,420.18 and a contract period from 15 November 2021 to 14 November 2023. The procurement was executed through an open procedure, and the tender period ended on 13 September 2021. The University is located in Plymouth, Devon, with the postal code PL4 8AA.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in marine technology and acoustic devices. Suppliers engaged in the production and distribution of such equipment, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), would be strategically positioned to compete effectively given the contract's focus. By participating in similar tenders, these businesses can enhance their portfolio and establish key relationships within the academic and environmental research sectors.

## Notice

The objective of this contract is to enable the University of Plymouth (UoP) to study the behaviour and movement of species of fisheries at different spatiotemporal scales, and to understand changes in space occupation as a function of variations in environmental conditions or anthropogenic pressures.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/421faa8c-4779-4f7b-b057-b90d492b0295 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 15 Nov 2021 - 14 Nov 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £144,420 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH, DEVON |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL4 8AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | Drake |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | RS AQUA; THELMA BIOTEL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 32342400 - Acoustic devices
- 34930000 - Marine equipment

## Release History

- 24 Nov 2021 at 13:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/421faa8c-4779-4f7b-b057-b90d492b0295

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/421faa8c-4779-4f7b-b057-b90d492b0295
  24th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=39216&B=UNIVERSITYPLYMOUTH
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/97185
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/about-us/university-structure/service-areas/procurement

## Provenance

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