Provision of Satellite Telemetry Equipment for Tracking of Vulnerable Aquatic Species

Concepts

• telemetry equipment
• vulnerable aquatic species
• satellite telemetry equipment
• provision of satellite telemetry equipment for tracking of vulnerable aquatic species
• equipment
• satellite
• telemetry
• tracking
• vulnerable
• species

Location

London

Description

A contract for the provision of satellite telemetry equipment for a number of investigative research projects including improving eel protection and passage.

Total Quantity or Scope

Defra intends to award a contract for the provision of satellite telemetry equipment which will be used for tracking of vulnerable aquatic species. The equipment must be of a minimum specification so that it can operate autonomously, collect continuous time-stamped data, is small enough to be attached to eels and can work at the required depths / temperatures. The contract is planned to start 01/01/2024 for a 3 year duration. The contract may be extended for an additional 2 years. The value covers the full 5 year contract length.Defra intendeds to directly award the contract and this notice is published for reasons of transparency.

Award Detail

CPV Codes

• 32441000 - Telemetry equipment

Indicators

• Award on basis of price and quality.

Legal Justification

There is only one supplier of this specialised equipment with the technical specification required.