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Marine Organisation Explores Gillnet Pinger Options to Reduce Porpoise Bycatch

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Source ID: UK-ocds-b5fd17-e5ee7528-c29f-49c5-a26c-6b5bec99d8a8

closedUnited Kingdom

Estimated value

£46,150

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Scope overview

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.

Statusclosed
CategoryResearch & Development
CountryUnited Kingdom
Publish dateJan 23, 2026
Submission deadlineJan 22, 2026
Estimated value£46,150
Notice typeaward_notice
Sourceuk-contracts-finder
BuyerMarine Management Organisation
Buyer websitehttps://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/
CityLondon

Buyer & contacts

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Bo-Jess BrooksUnlock export & alerts
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bo.brooks@defra.gov.ukUnlock export & alerts
Organization
Marine Management OrganisationUnlock export & alerts

Tags & Signals

harbour porpoise bycatchgillnet mitigationacoustic pingersmarine conservationfishing gear modificationbycatch reductionmarine mammal protectionDefra contract
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