Fish Finder

Stichting Nederlandse Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek Instituten (NWO-I)

Published: Jul 17, 2026

Updated: Jul 20, 2026

Source: TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU)

About This Opportunity

Translated

NIOZ seeks a subsea acoustic fish detection system for autonomous monitoring of fish in Dutch coastal waters. The system must operate for six months at 40m depth.

This is a supplies contract in the mining and extractives sector. Located in Netherlands, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of EUR 800,000. Proposals must be submitted before August 9, 2026.

Published through TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU), a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for the supply of goods in the mining and extractives sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

Auto-translated from Dutch

NIOZ (Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research) is conducting a European open procurement procedure for the supply, configuration, and delivery of a subsea acoustic fish detection system as part of the rifHerstel XL project. The system will enable autonomous, long-term monitoring of fish presence, species composition, and biomass in the vicinity of artificial reef structures in Dutch coastal waters. The system must support a minimum uninterrupted deployment duration of six months at an operational water depth of approximately 40 metres, and shall include at least one split-beam wideband transducer for target detection and tracking. Supply of one (1) subsea acoustic fish detection system, including subsea frame, transducer(s), and data acquisition unit, with an estimated contract value of EUR 800,000 excluding VAT.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU) and was originally published on July 17, 2026. Last refreshed 19 days ago. Original language: Dutch. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Stichting Nederlandse Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek Instituten (NWO-I)

Stichting Nederlandse Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek Instituten (NWO-I) has issued 22 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 4 currently open and 13 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Research & Innovation, Governance & Public Administration, and General Supplies & Services. All notices are published for Netherlands. Notices are distributed via Netherlands TenderNed and TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU). Most recent publication: August 3, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Where will the contract be performed?

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

How can I submit a bid?

Visit TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU) to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is August 9, 2026. You have 1 day left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Stichting Nederlandse Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek Instituten (NWO-I) in Netherlands. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Supplies contract in the Mining & Extractives sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is €800,000 - €800,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.