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Contract award · 23 Jan 2026

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

Marine Management Organisation awarded “Pinger feasibility study: engaging with stakeholders on the fe” to University of Plymouth for £46,150.

Research & developmentLondon

BuyerMarine Management Organisation
Value £46,150
WinnerUniversity of Plymouth

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Buyer
Marine Management Organisation
Supplier
University of Plymouth
Value
£46,150
Procedure
Call-off from a framework agreement
Sector
Research & development · Research and development consultancy services (CPV 73200000)
Region
London
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  1. Contract date23 Jan 2026
  2. Published23 Jan 2026Published the same day

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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