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title: "Vulnerable Marine Species Telementry"
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# Vulnerable Marine Species Telementry

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-718656c4-2d7b-4df4-99a4-2b8398827d79

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## Summary

Natural England has awarded a contract for the "Vulnerable Marine Species Telemetry" project to RS Aqua Ltd. The project involves the purchasing of transmitter tags to track movements of black seabream, sharks, and ray species in the Solent Marine Area. The contract, valued at £400,000, was awarded on 15th September 2023, with a contract period from 31st January 2023 to 30th April 2023.

This procurement opportunity, conducted through direct procurement, provides business growth opportunities for companies in the aquatic marine services sector. Businesses offering acoustic receiver installation and tracking services for marine species can compete for this contract. The project's focus on understanding marine species movements creates avenues for innovative solutions and potential future collaborations with Natural England in similar research initiatives.

## Notice

Purchasing of transmitter tags project aims to install a large-scale network of acoustic receivers, known as an array, at key locations throughout the Solent Marine Area. Black seabream, sharks and ray species will be fitted with acoustic transmitter tags and using the array, their movements will be tracked throughout the area to understand which areas and during what seasons these waters provide refuge for this group of threatened species.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1662935-2239-43ff-b301-5dab12ce8bf9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Jan 2023 - 30 Apr 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £400,000 |
| 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 | NATURAL ENGLAND |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RS AQUA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98361000 - Aquatic marine services

## Release History

- 27 Feb 2024 at 14:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1662935-2239-43ff-b301-5dab12ce8bf9
- 17 Nov 2023 at 15:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d36107b-4eeb-4cc4-9ff7-265d89a80e16

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1662935-2239-43ff-b301-5dab12ce8bf9
  27th February 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d36107b-4eeb-4cc4-9ff7-265d89a80e16
  17th November 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cd068b30-829a-48f1-a7af-8a5171eede05
  C15910 - New Redacted Vulnerable Marine contract with ammended TCs -Final-signed_Redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/12fac772-8931-4ea5-b922-96008c8eb8a4
  C15910 - New Redacted Vulnerable Marine contract with ammended TCs -Final-signed_Redacted

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