---
title: "Provision of Acoustic Telemetry Equipment"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7a2d0828-a961-48c4-b5a8-a901ca9ee80e"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7a2d0828-a961-48c4-b5a8-a901ca9ee80e"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7a2d0828-a961-48c4-b5a8-a901ca9ee80e.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7a2d0828-a961-48c4-b5a8-a901ca9ee80e.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NO"
published: "2024-02-16"
---

# Provision of Acoustic Telemetry Equipment

Buyer: NO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7a2d0828-a961-48c4-b5a8-a901ca9ee80e

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7a2d0828-a961-48c4-b5a8-a901ca9ee80e)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7a2d0828-a961-48c4-b5a8-a901ca9ee80e.json)

## Summary

The awarded contract is for the provision of Acoustic Telemetry Equipment with a total value of £5,000,000 GBP. The buying organisation, represented by the Department for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS), has awarded the contract to RS Aqua Ltd. The contract involves supplying acoustic receivers, transmitters, replacement batteries and associated equipment for fish and animal tracking compatible with existing equipment. The procurement method used was a direct procurement with a single tender action, and the contract period is set from 1st February 2024 to 31st January 2027.

This awarded tender for Acoustic Telemetry Equipment offers growth opportunities for businesses in the goods sector, specifically those involved in the production and supply of acoustic devices. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be suitable candidates to compete for this tender. The location for delivery includes various regions such as the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, and parts of Europe, making it beneficial for businesses operating in these areas to explore potential partnerships and supply opportunities within the contract timeframe.

## Notice

The supply of acoustic receivers, transmitters, replacement batteries and associated equipment for fish and other animal tracking compatible with existing Innovasea equipment and equipment running on Open Protocol programming. The contract will be available for use by Defra, Environment Agency, Natural England and the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fa36525-fa1a-4749-9f62-ae879ca78a3a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2024 - 31 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,000,000 |
| 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 | NO |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32342400 - Acoustic devices

## Release History

- 16 Feb 2024 at 13:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fa36525-fa1a-4749-9f62-ae879ca78a3a
- 15 Feb 2024 at 15:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0854a201-8cb7-4b2f-a500-29924bc1ee2f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fa36525-fa1a-4749-9f62-ae879ca78a3a
  16th February 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0854a201-8cb7-4b2f-a500-29924bc1ee2f
  15th February 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fd349cde-f7ec-4863-916e-b76601712b25
  Acoustic Telemetry Equipment Contract - Redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/32ed712a-9886-4071-b65f-51628c78cedf
  Acoustic Telemetry Equipment Contract - Redacted

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7a2d0828-a961-48c4-b5a8-a901ca9ee80e. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7a2d0828-a961-48c4-b5a8-a901ca9ee80e.json.