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RDE969 - MMO1477 Pinger feasibility study: engaging with stakeholders on the fe

Marine Management Organisation

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Marine Management Organisation

Buyer Address: Seacole Building 2 Marsham Street, London, SW1P 4DF, UK

Contact Name: Bo-Jess Brooks

Contact Email: bo.brooks@defra.gov.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
selective
Value
46150.0 GBP
Published
23 Jan 2026, 16:45
Deadline
22 Jan 2026, 12:00
Contract Start
23 Jan 2026, 00:00
Contract End
31 Mar 2026, 22:59
Category
services
CPV
73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
University of Plymouth
Official Source
Open Contracts Finder

Description

The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) are currently looking at potential options to reduce bycatch (incidental capture) of harbour porpoise from gillnets. Pingers are small cylindrical devices that emit sound and are highly effective at reducing porpoise bycatch from gillnets. Contract awarded by Defra.

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