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Advanced Technologies for Autonomous Health and Welfare Monitoring in Aquaculture

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

Buyer Address: Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street, London, UKI32, SW1P 4DF, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Defra group Commercial

Contact Email: procurement@defra.gov.uk

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
450000.0 GBP
Gross: 540000.0 GBP
Published
18 Nov 2025, 16:52
Deadline
17 Dec 2025, 12:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Defra wishes to undertake research to develop a proof-of-concept advanced technology that allows for continuous monitoring of welfare in commercial production systems, focussing on both Atlantic salmon (essential) and rainbow trout (desirable). The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074958-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 450,000.00

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 540,000.00

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-01-22T00:00:00Z

Lot 1 Contract End: 2029-03-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Technical (60%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value (10%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (cost): Commercial (30%)

Documents

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