Tenders/Acoustic Fish Tags and Receivers
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Acoustic Fish Tags and Receivers

University of Portsmouth Higher Education Corporation
Published: May 20, 2026
Updated: May 21, 2026
Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the governance and public administration sector. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the governance and public administration sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.

Description

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.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on May 20, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 046230-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About University of Portsmouth Higher Education Corporation

University of Portsmouth Higher Education Corporation has issued 47 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 2 currently open and 39 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Education & Training, Architecture & Engineering Services, and Governance & Public Administration. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: May 21, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Is this tender still open?

No — the contract has already been awarded to R.S. AQUA LIMITED. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by University of Portsmouth Higher Education Corporation in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Governance & Public Administration sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

How much was the contract awarded for?

R.S. AQUA LIMITED was awarded the contract for £63,270. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 046230-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

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Key Details

Contract Type
Services
Eligibility
Firms / Consortiums
Language
English
Reference
046230-2026

Source

uk_fts
uk_fts
Official Source

Contracting Authority

University of Portsmouth Higher Education Corporation
🇬🇧United Kingdom

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