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title: "Acoustic Fish Tags and Receivers"
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# Acoustic Fish Tags and Receivers

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069d0c

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## Summary

The University of Portsmouth Higher Education Corporation has concluded a procurement process for the supply of acoustic fish tags and receivers as part of a marine research programme. This procurement, classified under the industry category of telemetry equipment, involves providing specialist acoustic telemetry equipment to monitor and track marine species. The procurement process reached the award stage on 20th May 2026, with a project timeline from 5th May 2026 to 31st July 2026. The procurement method employed was below threshold without competition, directed towards ensuring compatibility and continuity with existing infrastructure. The project is located in Portsmouth, UK, under the public authority sub-central government classification.

This contract presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in the development and supply of specialised telemetry equipment, particularly those with a focus on marine research and environmental data collection. The procurement, awarded to R.S. AQUA LIMITED, underscores the potential for businesses capable of delivering integrated solutions for long-term deployment in coastal environments. Companies with expertise in providing systems that support scientific research, particularly those compatible with existing telemetry networks and capable of facilitating data sharing, stand to benefit from similar future contracts.

## Notice

This procurement covers the supply of specialist acoustic telemetry equipment to support a marine research programme. The scope includes the provision of underwater receivers, electronic tagging devices and associated equipment used to monitor and track the movement and habitat use of marine species. The system enables the collection of high-resolution environmental and behavioural data to support scientific analysis of habitat connectivity and ecosystem function. The equipment has been selected to ensure compatibility with established telemetry networks and to facilitate data sharing within collaborative research initiatives. It also maintains continuity with previously deployed infrastructure within the project, ensuring consistent data capture and minimizing technical risk. The procurement forms part of a wider, grant-funded research activity and supports delivery of defined scientific objectives within a fixed project timeframe. The requirement is for a complete, integrated solution capable of reliable long-term deployment in a coastal marine environment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046230-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 4 May 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £63,269 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH HIGHER EDUCATION CORPORATION |
| Locality | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO1 2UP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | St Thomas |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | R.S. AQUA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32441000 - Telemetry equipment

## Release History

- 20 May 2026 at 10:17 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046230-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046230-2026
  20th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.port.ac.uk/
- https://rsaqua.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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