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title: "RDE969 - MMO1477 Pinger feasibility study: engaging with stakeholders on the fe"
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# RDE969 - MMO1477 Pinger feasibility study: engaging with stakeholders on the fe

Buyer: MARINE MANAGEMENT ORGANISATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e5ee7528-c29f-49c5-a26c-6b5bec99d8a8

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## Summary

The Marine Management Organisation (MMO), based in London, has concluded a procurement process for a feasibility study concerning the use of pingers to reduce harbour porpoise bycatch from gillnets. This contract falls under the industry category of Research and Development Consultancy Services (CPV 73200000) and was awarded to the University of Plymouth, with a total value of £46,150. The procurement process was conducted using a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period spans from 23rd January 2026 to 31st March 2026, covering delivery across multiple regions including British Overseas Territories and the United Kingdom.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in marine ecosystem research and related technologies. Companies and organisations that have expertise in environmental consultancy services and marine technology development could find this tender beneficial for expanding their portfolio in innovative marine solutions. While the awarded supplier is an educational institution, research and consultancy firms could also leverage such opportunities to collaborate with organisations like the MMO in future procurement projects aimed at environmental conservation and sustainable fishing practices.

## Notice

The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) are currently looking at potential options to reduce bycatch (incidental capture) of harbour porpoise from gillnets. Pingers are small cylindrical devices that emit sound and are highly effective at reducing porpoise bycatch from gillnets. Contract awarded by Defra.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b55c69ca-5cf6-42c3-b328-c01e72913bbb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £46,150 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £46,150 |
| 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 | MARINE MANAGEMENT ORGANISATION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 23 Jan 2026 at 16:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b55c69ca-5cf6-42c3-b328-c01e72913bbb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b55c69ca-5cf6-42c3-b328-c01e72913bbb
  23rd January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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