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    ContractsSeal Telemetry Technology Feasibility Study
    Awarded contract

    Seal Telemetry Technology Feasibility Study

    Awarded
    £30k
    Published 10 Nov 2026

    Commission a feasibility study to evaluate seal telemetry technologies and develop a prioritised roadmap for future seal monitoring research and development across the UK.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· East of EnglandPublished 10 Nov 2026· TodayviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £30k
    Published 10 Nov 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £29,950
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Not published
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Research & Innovation
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      East of England

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • US
      University of St Andrews
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published today.

    10 November 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    JNCC is commissioning a strategic feasibility study to assess the suitability of seal telemetry and electronic flipper-tag technologies for supporting UK seal monitoring and population assessment. The study will review existing evidence from past seal telemetry deployments, evaluate currently available technologies and their animal welfare implications, and identify technical opportunities for developing improved monitoring systems. The work will include engagement with expert researchers, technology developers and practitioners to assess the feasibility of deploying telemetry across all seal demographic groups, including difficult-to-study grey seal pups. Deliverables will include a comprehensive evidence review, technology assessment, animal welfare evaluation, and a prioritised roadmap for future telemetry research and development investments. Outputs must comply with JNCC accessibility standards and house-style requirements, and will inform strategic planning across UK nature conservation bodies, Defra, and support UK Marine Strategy and OSPAR reporting obligations.

    Track record

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    3. University of St Andrews1× · 25%
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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-07b890

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