--- title: "Acoustic Telemetry Equipment" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-dc3115bf-71f4-44a8-9343-78624618dfa3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dc3115bf-71f4-44a8-9343-78624618dfa3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dc3115bf-71f4-44a8-9343-78624618dfa3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dc3115bf-71f4-44a8-9343-78624618dfa3.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH" published: "2019-08-20" --- # Acoustic Telemetry Equipment Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dc3115bf-71f4-44a8-9343-78624618dfa3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dc3115bf-71f4-44a8-9343-78624618dfa3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dc3115bf-71f4-44a8-9343-78624618dfa3.json) ## Summary The University of Plymouth is seeking suppliers for the "Acoustic Telemetry Equipment" project, aimed at enhancing research into the movements of fish and crustaceans in UK waters. This procurement falls within the goods sector and is categorised under telemetry equipment. The procurement method is classified as an open non-OJEU procedure, with the tender period closing on 29th March 2019 and equipment delivery required by 30th April 2019. The contract will commence on 10th April 2019 and will run until 31st December 2020, with a total contract value of £107,094. Suppliers can direct any expressions of interest to procurement@plymouth.ac.uk. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the marine technology sector, particularly those capable of supplying high-quality acoustic telemetry equipment such as Vemco products. Companies offering compatible equipment for marine research and monitoring, along with those experienced in working with academic institutions or funded research projects, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with this procurement could facilitate business growth and foster collaboration in environmental monitoring and research initiatives within the UK. ## Notice The University of Plymouth would like to hear from suppliers of products (Goods) able to support the following research. The project is funded with the support of 2014-2020 European Structural Investment Funds (ESIF) specifically European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMMF) Project overview: This research project will track and record the movements of fish and crustaceans in UK waters using acoustic telemetry equipment including coded transmitters, acoustic receivers and buoyant remote released moorings. Equipment needs: We require the supply of the following: 120 x Vemco V7 (or equivalent) programmable coded acoustic tags transmitting at 69 kHz and no larger than 7 mm in diameter with expected battery life >250 days 30 x Vemco V7P (or equivalent) programmable coded acoustic tags with pressure sensor transmitting at 69 kHz and no larger than 7 mm in diameter 4 x Vemco VR2W (or equivalent) coded underwater receiver detecting transmissions at 69 kHz and including batteries 18 x Vemco VR2AR (or equivalent) coded underwater receiver with acoustic release detecting transmissions at 69 kHz and including batteries 18 x Acoustic release canister (or equivalent) including rope and floats to contain acoustic release receiver and enable remote recovery of receivers to the surface Technical compatibility requirements: The equipment must be compatible with existing acoustic telemetry equipment (manufactured by Vemco) that is currently deployed and operational through a separate project. The transmitters must be detectable by our existing VR2W (69 kHz) receivers and our existing Vemco VR100 omni-directional hydrophone. Equipment delivery date: The equipment is required for deployment starting April 30th 2019 and must be provided at least two weeks prior to field deployment to avoid any delays to project progress. For expressions of interest please email: procurement@plymouth.ac.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50a61f24-0893-4325-9320-c6c120baa1c2 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - Dependent on response, this will be run as an open non OJEU procedure. | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Aug 2019 | | Submission deadline | 29 Mar 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 31 Mar 2019 | | Contract period | 9 Apr 2019 - 31 Dec 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £107,094 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £107,094 | | 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 | | 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 | TLK South West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | RS AQUA | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment ### Codes - 32441000 - Telemetry equipment ## Release History - 20 Aug 2019 at 08:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50a61f24-0893-4325-9320-c6c120baa1c2 - 8 Mar 2019 at 13:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c94d7a8-3b26-48c9-ae1d-27dde7209d88 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50a61f24-0893-4325-9320-c6c120baa1c2 20th August 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c94d7a8-3b26-48c9-ae1d-27dde7209d88 8th March 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.plymouth.ac.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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