Provision of Satellite Telemetry Equipment for Tracking of Vulnerable Aquatic Species

Tender description

A contract for the provision of satellite telemetry equipment for a number of investigative research projects including improving eel protection and passage. Lot 1: 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.<br/> <br/>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.<br/><br/>Defra intendeds to directly award the contract and this notice is published for reasons of transparency.