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title: "Contract Details Notice Acoustic Fish Tag Framework 2025"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0563ea"
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buyer: "NATURAL RESOURCES WALES"
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# Contract Details Notice Acoustic Fish Tag Framework 2025

Buyer: NATURAL RESOURCES WALES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0563ea

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## Summary

The public procurement process conducted by Natural Resources Wales centred on the "Contract Details Notice Acoustic Fish Tag Framework 2025" for the acquisition of acoustic fish tag monitoring equipment. Located in Cardiff, the buying organisation operates under Welsh devolved regulations. The contract, currently at the award stage, involves goods related to agricultural, farming, fishing, and forestry, with delivery scheduled within the United Kingdom. The open procurement method was utilised, and the framework includes two lots, both complete in status. Notable dates include the contract terms from January 2026 to January 2030, reflecting a recent signing date of 15th January 2026.

This tender is designed to support businesses focusing on advanced manufacturing and technology development, specifically those producing hydrographic and aquatic sensory equipment. Companies specialising in the production of acoustic devices, marine equipment, and the provision of subsurface surveying services will find this procurement particularly beneficial. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) such as RS Aqua Ltd and Thelma Biotel have already secured opportunities under this framework, reflecting the potential for business growth within similar sectors targeting public contracts. The structured nature of the framework agreement, allowing for direct awards without reopening competition, ensures streamlined participation for technically suitable vendors.

## Notice

This is a contract details notice confirming the award of framework contracts for acoustic fish tag monitoring (180kHz and 69 kHz)

### Lot Information

180kHz Acoustic Tags and Receivers

This lot is related to 180kHz Acoustic Tags, Receivers and associated equiptment.

Options: The duration of the framework agreement will initially for 12 months. Following this initial term, the agreement will automatically renew for successive 12-month periods (except the last period which will be 14 months) unless either NRW or the Supplier provides written notice of termination by August 31st prior to the renewal. The maximum length of this framework is 50 months (until 31/12/2029).

69kHz Acoustic Tags & Receivers

69kHz Acoustic Tags, Receivers and associated equiptment.

Options: The duration of the framework agreement will initially for 12 months. Following this initial term, the agreement will automatically renew for successive 12-month periods (except the last period which will be 14 months) unless either NRW or the Supplier provides written notice of termination by August 31st prior to the renewal. The maximum length of this framework is 50 months (until 31/12/2029).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010210-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 16 Jan 2026 - 15 Jan 2030 |
| Recurrence | 2029-07-01 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £549,999 |
| Lots value | £500,000 |
| Awards value | £499,996 |
| Contracts value | £500,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATURAL RESOURCES WALES |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF10 3NQ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Cathays |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff South and Penarth |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 32342400 - Acoustic devices
- 34930000 - Marine equipment
- 38290000 - Surveying, hydrographic, oceanographic and hydrological instruments and appliances
- 71352000 - Subsurface surveying services
- 77800000 - Aquaculture services

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2026 at 18:12 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010210-2026
- 2 Dec 2025 at 15:27 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079018-2025
- 22 Jul 2025 at 13:43 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042051-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010210-2026
  4th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079018-2025
  2nd December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042051-2025
  22nd July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=340770
  Tender details including specification for both lots, contract management details and evaluation criteria / methodology.

## Notice URLs

- http://naturalresourceswales.gov.uk
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.ukittreference117884
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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