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

> A sourced UK public sector contract award published by Marine Management Organisation.

## Key facts

- Buyer: [Marine Management Organisation](/buyers/marine-management-organisation/contract-awards)
- Supplier: [University of Plymouth](/suppliers/university-of-plymouth/public-sector-contract-awards)
- Award value: £46,150
- Tender value: £46,150
- Award date: 23 January 2026
- Published: 23 January 2026
- Contract start: 23 January 2026
- Contract end: 31 March 2026
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: b55c69ca-5cf6-42c3-b328-c01e72913bbb-880552
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e5ee7528-c29f-49c5-a26c-6b5bec99d8a8

## 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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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b55c69ca-5cf6-42c3-b328-c01e72913bbb-880552)