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title: "Supply of Marine Acoustic Telemetry Equipment"
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# Supply of Marine Acoustic Telemetry Equipment

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02d47d

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## Summary

The University of Plymouth has initiated a procurement process for the supply of Marine Acoustic Telemetry Equipment, specifically categorised under marine equipment within the goods sector. This open tender process aims to enhance the University’s research capabilities regarding fish species behaviour and movement, set to address various environmental changes. The tender period ended on 13th September 2021, and the contracts have already been signed, with an overall budget of £169,000. The contract covers two lots: "Tags and Accessories" and "Acoustic Receiver and Accessories," both of which were active as of October 2021 and based in Plymouth, Devon.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses within the marine equipment and acoustic devices sectors, particularly those focused on innovative research solutions. Suppliers with experience in high-quality marine and telemetry technologies would be well-placed to compete, particularly small to medium enterprises (SMEs) given the competitive nature of the procurement. The evaluation criteria emphasise quality (70%) and cost (30%), highlighting the importance of offering both affordability and superior product performance in these bids.

## Notice

The objective of this contract is to enable the University of Plymouth (UoP) to study the behaviour and movement of species of fisheries at different spatiotemporal scales, and to understand changes in space occupation as a function of variations in environmental conditions or anthropogenic pressures.

### Lot Information

Tags and Accessories

Lot 1Tags and Accessories - The objective of this contract is to enable the University of Plymouth (UoP) to study the behaviour and movement of species of fisheries at different spatiotemporal scales, and to understand changes in space occupation as a function of variations in environmental conditions or anthropogenic pressures.

Acoustic Receiver and Accessories

Lot 2 - Acoustic Receiver and Accessories. The objective of this contract is to enable the University of Plymouth (UoP) to study the behaviour and movement of species of fisheries at different spatiotemporal scales, and to understand changes in space occupation as a function of variations in environmental conditions or anthropogenic pressures.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029255-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 4 Oct 2021 - 31 Jul 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £169,000 |
| Lots value | £169,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £144,420 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH |
| Additional buyers | EUROPEAN UNION |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH, DEVON |
| 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 | TLK41 Plymouth |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | RS AQUA; THELMA BIOTEL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 32342400 - Acoustic devices
- 34930000 - Marine equipment

## Release History

- 24 Nov 2021 at 14:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029255-2021
- 13 Aug 2021 at 11:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019726-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/97185
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Supplier/Documents/Folder/30751
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Supplier/Notice/27019
- https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/about-us/university-structure/service-areas/procurement

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