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CEFAS25-108 Contract for Microsoft Enterprise Agreement

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29 Jan 2026 at 08:36

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process led by Cefas (Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science) involves the award of a contract titled "CEFAS25-108 Contract for Microsoft Enterprise Agreement" within the software package and information systems industry category. Cefas, located in Lowestoft, United Kingdom, has completed this selective procurement process as of 29th January 2026, under the call-off method from the CCS RM6098 Technology Products and Associated Services 2 Framework Agreement Lot 3. The contract, valued at £6,300,000, is set for the period between 1st April 2026 and 31st March 2029. The process culminated at the award stage, with Phoenix Software selected as the supplier, announced on 13th January 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the software and information systems sector, particularly those skilled in enterprise agreements and framework contracts. Companies that can offer tailored solutions under existing frameworks are well-positioned to benefit from such procurements. While this contract is already awarded, understanding the procurement process employed by Cefas and their preference for leveraging framework agreements can guide businesses in preparing for future selective procurement opportunities in similar areas.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CEFAS25-108 Contract for Microsoft Enterprise Agreement

Notice Description

Contract Via the CCS RM6098 Technology Products and Associated Services 2 Framework Agreement Lot 3 - Cefas requirement for the renewal of their Microsoft Enterprise Agreement

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b02fa07e-5333-4b8e-86d7-3efaa4accf01
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ab1b89c-d576-4732-990c-a138592705a2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,300,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,300,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CEFAS
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
procure@cefas.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LOWESTOFT
Postcode
NR33 0HT
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Kirkley & Pakefield
Westminster Constituency
Lowestoft

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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