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title: "Supply of Satellite Tags for Hen Harrier Southern Reintroduction Project"
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# Supply of Satellite Tags for Hen Harrier Southern Reintroduction Project

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c86c11cd-4eaf-43de-9e8a-3d5ec57fc7d5

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## Summary

The Defra Network eTendering Portal is seeking suppliers for the "Supply of Satellite Tags for Hen Harrier Southern Reintroduction Project", an initiative aimed at conservation efforts through tracking released birds in 2018. This procurement falls under the satellite-related communications equipment category and is valued at £44,751. The tender period is set to close on 1st January 2018, while the contract will commence on 1st February 2018 and last until 13th March 2018. The procurement method utilised is a limited process, allowing for the award of the contract without prior publication of a contract notice.

This contracting opportunity could significantly benefit businesses that specialise in satellite tracking technology and GPS equipment, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that focus on conservation technology. Companies with a strong technical background in GPS solutions and a proven track record of delivering goods to high standards would be well-positioned to compete for this contract, supporting the vital conservation work involved in the project.

## Notice

This proposal is specifically for purchase of satellite tags to be attached to all released birds in 2018. The high resolution GPS tags will track post-release dispersal and ongoing movements for period of years on a pan-European basis, and form the foundation for all future conservation measures and academic studies. Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses e-tendering, provided by Bravosolutions. In order to access the Bravo system you will need to be registered. Could I therefore request that you register on the Bravo portal for Defra. If you're already registered on the Bravo portal please check that your registration includes Defra, as you have to specify us in order to correctly receive the tender documents. If you have any problems with the registration process, please contact the Bravo helpline on 0800 368 4850 or alternatively email them at help@bravosolution.co.uk. The link you require for new registration/amendments to registrations is - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bec14599-e3bb-4519-9f38-d7acc4fa7983 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award of contract without prior publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Dec 2017 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2018 - 13 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £44,751 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £44,751 |
| 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | PETERBOROUGH |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE1 1NG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH41 Peterborough |
| Local authority | Peterborough |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Peterborough |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BIOTRACK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 32530000 - Satellite-related communications equipment
- 35121600 - Tags
- 38112100 - Global navigation and positioning systems (GPS or equivalent)

## Release History

- 14 Dec 2017 at 16:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bec14599-e3bb-4519-9f38-d7acc4fa7983

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bec14599-e3bb-4519-9f38-d7acc4fa7983
  14th December 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

## Provenance

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