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title: "CEFAS25-08 Contract for bespoke acoustic fish tags"
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# CEFAS25-08 Contract for bespoke acoustic fish tags

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b193b244-b352-432f-bab4-1033f60aae1c

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## Summary

Cefas, the buying organisation based in Lowestoft, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process for a contract titled "CEFAS25-08 Contract for bespoke acoustic fish tags." The tender focuses on the provision of bespoke acoustic devices to study fish movements and behaviour in the Severn Estuary, falling under the industry category of Acoustic devices (CPV: 32342400). The contract period began on 24 January 2025 and ended on 31 March 2025, and it had a total value of £59,535.80. The procurement method used was a Single tender action (below threshold), indicating a direct award without a competitive tender process. The contract was awarded to RS Aqua Ltd, with the announcement made on 19 March 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in acoustic devices, particularly those capable of customising products for ecological and environmental research. The project’s focus on innovative fish tagging solutions could drive growth for companies in the marine research and technology sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in the production of specialised electronic and acoustic equipment for aquatic environments would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders, given the bespoke nature of the requirements. This type of procurement emphasizes the importance of technical expertise and the ability to deliver tailored solutions within strict deadlines, providing a platform for niche market players to showcase their capabilities.

## Notice

Provision of bespoke acoustic tags to understand fish movements and behaviour in the Severn Estuary

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8547e19-3e2d-4440-a77a-07555f27a800 |
| 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 | 19 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £59,535 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £59,535 |
| 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 | CEFAS |
| Locality | LOWESTOFT |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR33 0HT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk |
| Local authority | East Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Kirkley & Pakefield |
| Westminster constituency | Lowestoft |
| 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

- 19 Mar 2025 at 11:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8547e19-3e2d-4440-a77a-07555f27a800

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8547e19-3e2d-4440-a77a-07555f27a800
  19th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f2f0b5d2-2d9d-4beb-ba34-aa16e3ba607e
  Cefas Purchase Order Terms v3

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