---
title: "CEFAS26-45 Contract for the purchase of Fish Tags"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067116"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE"
published: "2026-03-23"
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# CEFAS26-45 Contract for the purchase of Fish Tags

Buyer: CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067116

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## Summary

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS), a sub-central government public authority, has completed the procurement process for purchasing fish monitoring tags for monitoring at Hinkley Point C. The contract, titled "CEFAS26-45 Contract for the purchase of Fish Tags", is under the industry category of goods, specifically data-transmission equipment, and situated in Lowestoft, United Kingdom. The procurement stage reached the award phase with the contract being active from 9 February 2026 to 31 March 2026. This direct procurement was conducted below the threshold without competition, following the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender offers business growth opportunities for companies specialising in data-transmission and monitoring equipment, particularly those equipped to supply highly specialised fish tags. RS Aqua Ltd, a large-scale UK-based supplier, has been awarded the contract valued at £64,696.05 (gross amount £77,635.26). Businesses experienced in providing similar solutions for environmental and fishery monitoring projects might find advantageous prospects in targeting future tenders issued by organisations such as CEFAS. Understanding the procurement methods used can aid businesses in strategizing competitive bids for similar opportunities within the public sector.

## Notice

Contract for the Purchase of Fish monitoring tags for monitoring at Hinkley Point C

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026128-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 9 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £64,696 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE |
| Locality | LOWESTOFT |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR33 0HT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk |
| Local authority | East Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Kirkley & Pakefield |
| Westminster constituency | Lowestoft |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RS AQUA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32260000 - Data-transmission equipment

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2026 at 10:41 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026128-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026128-2026
  23rd March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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