--- title: "Advanced Technologies for Autonomous Health and Welfare Monitoring in Aquaculture" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05833b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05833b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05833b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05833b.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS" published: "2025-11-18" --- # Advanced Technologies for Autonomous Health and Welfare Monitoring in Aquaculture Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05833b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05833b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05833b.json) ## Summary The Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) is seeking proposals for an innovative project titled "Advanced Technologies for Autonomous Health and Welfare Monitoring in Aquaculture." This procurement process is in the tender stage and focuses on the development of technology for monitoring the welfare of fish, specifically Atlantic salmon and rainbow trout. Located in London, the buying organisation falls under the central government sector. The tender period is set to close on 17th December 2025, with the contract award expected by 15th January 2026. The project aims to implement advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence within commercial aquaculture settings and has an allocated budget ranging from £450,000 to £540,000 GBP. The procurement is conducted as an open procedure allowing for unrestricted access to procurement documents. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in research and development, particularly those specialising in fish welfare science, AI tools, and commercial aquaculture. Companies with strong expertise in machine vision and software development for autonomous monitoring systems are well-suited to participate. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises are encouraged to apply, fostering an inclusive competition landscape. The contract offers the potential for businesses to showcase innovation in aquaculture health technologies, contributing to sustainable practices and possibly enhancing their market position within the UK’s aquaculture sector. ## Notice Defra wishes to undertake research to develop a proof-of-concept advanced technology that allows for continuous monitoring of welfare in commercial production systems, focussing on both Atlantic salmon (essential) and rainbow trout (desirable). The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome ### Planning Information Defra is seeking to gather expressions of interest from interested suppliers that may be able to deliver a potential proof-of-concept research requirement. The project would aim to deliver a proof-of-concept output, aligned with recent advances in emerging technologies such as, but not limited to, artificial intelligence, to progress key stages in the development of an operational tool for autonomous monitoring of health and welfare within aquaculture, focusing on Atlantic Salmon and Rainbow Trout. Interested suppliers are asked to register their interest by completing the following form: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/w3ZCJhUSa2 This should be completed and submitted no later than 17:00 on 05/09/2025. If you have any questions, please email emily.hayes@defra.gov.uk. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074958-2025 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Nov 2025 | | Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2025 | | Future notice date | 13 Oct 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 22 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £450,000 | | Lots value | £450,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services ## Release History - 18 Nov 2025 at 16:52 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074958-2025 - 20 Aug 2025 at 08:24 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050015-2025 - 7 Aug 2025 at 10:52 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046846-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074958-2025 18th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050015-2025 20th August 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046846-2025 7th August 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome - https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/w3ZCJhUSa2 - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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