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30 Oct 2025 at 12:43

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14 Dec 2023 at 09:26

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20 Jul 2023 at 15:11

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30 Jun 2023 at 12:11

Summary of the contracting process

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS), located in Lowestoft, UK, has completed the procurement process titled "SeaScope" on 30th October 2025 under the award phase. This process, conducted under a selective procurement method and utilizing the restricted procedure, focused on development software services to implement a Microsoft Fabric Environment for CEFAS. The procurement was in the services category with a significant emphasis on data management and data science development, which culminated in an active award to Hitachi Solutions Europe Ltd. The contract, valued at £800,000, was signed on 10th October 2025.

This procurement represents an outstanding opportunity for businesses proficient in implementing complex data science solutions, especially those with expertise in Microsoft Azure and data management systems. Partnering with CEFAS can offer significant growth prospects, particularly for technology firms and consultancies specializing in marine science, environmental data analysis, and the integration of cloud-based services. Companies capable of delivering high-quality, innovative data science services while adhering to environmental protection objectives would find ample opportunity to contribute to sustainable resource management through such public sector collaborations.

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Notice Title

ITT for 'SeaScope' data management and data science development

Notice Description

Via the CCS RM6292 Cloud Compute 2 Framework, Lot 3 - Cefas require provision of a Microsoft Fabric Environment to provide Data Management and wider Microsoft Fabric Environment Capabilities and Data Science Services within Cefas.

Lot Information

Core Services

Cefas is looking to engage a Technology Partner skilled in the implementation of the Microsoft Fabric environment and related Data Science Azure based services for a multi-year programme to build a Microsoft Fabric environment-based data platform and Azure environment to support Cefas Scientists to deliver excellent science.

Cefas science, evidence and advice provides vital insights for decision making on the sustainable use of resources from our rivers, seas and ocean. At a moment when aquatic systems are increasingly threatened by diverse natural and anthropogenic pressures, management is not only becoming more complex but must take place alongside an overarching imperative to improve the status of our waters for the next generation.

This strategy will build upon our heritage as a trusted and impartial provider of science, evidence and advice to government by innovating our approach to data collection, curation, sharing and use.

Healthy and productive marine systems are vital for societal health, wealth and wellbeing. Our work focuses on understanding and mitigating against the triple threat posed by climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution - allowing for better decision making on sustainable use of resources from our seas and oceans.

Access to, and analysis of, big data from multiple sources and of varying types will be fundamental in complex policy decision making across systems.

The 'SeaScope' will develop a framework for a new, federated approach to marine science data collection, storage, and use by Cefas and partners. It will become a platform for mainstreaming novel data science approaches and remove data and conceptual silos to allow better marine policy decision making.

The combination of new technology and new platforms (like a ship) and integration of data generation will enable deeper understanding of complex marine and fisheries systems, by aligning datasets as never before to offer insights into impacts of management, emergencies, or new proposed uses.

Renewal: The initial duration of the Framework is 36 months with the option to extend by 12 months. CCS reserve the right to extend Lots by varying durations

Value Added Ancillary Services

Value-Added Ancillary Services including cloud optimisation, economic management of the Core Services and transition away from legacy technology. Additional information: Only the services of Cloud Service Suppliers who were successful on Lot 1 will be eligible to be resold by Lot 2 Suppliers. 39 Suppliers were awarded a place on Lot 2.

Renewal: The initial duration of the Framework is 36 months with the option to extend by 12 months. CCS reserve the right to extend lots by varying durations

Professional Services

Professional Services including consultancy, training, cloud auditing, strategy development and road mapping. Additional information: 78 Suppliers were awarded a place on Lot 3.

Renewal: The initial duration of the Framework is 36 months with the option to extend by 12 months. CCS reserve the right to extend lots by varying durations

Cloud Secure +

Cloud Secure+, including value-added ancillary services and Professional Services suitable for UK Secret requirements according to NCSC higher security classification. Additional information: 10 Suppliers were awarded a place on Lot 4.

Renewal: The initial duration of the Framework is 36 months with the option to extend by 12 months. CCS reserve the right to extend lots by varying durations

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03ddd7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069716-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

30211100 - Super computer

30211300 - Computer platforms

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48211000 - Platform interconnectivity software package

48620000 - Operating systems

48700000 - Software package utilities

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

72212211 - Platform interconnectivity software development services

72212620 - Mainframe operating system software development services

72212983 - Development software development services

72300000 - Data services

72310000 - Data-processing services

72311300 - Computer time-sharing services

72317000 - Data storage services

72322000 - Data management services

72416000 - Application service providers

72421000 - Internet or intranet client application development services

72422000 - Internet or intranet server application development services

72500000 - Computer-related services

72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

72611000 - Technical computer support services

72800000 - Computer audit and testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,305,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
£1,305,000,000 £1B-£10B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,305,800,000 £1B-£10B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Nov 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE
Additional Buyers

The Minister for the Cabinet Office acting through Crown Commercial Service

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
NR33 0HT
Postcode Area
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
2
Supplier Names

Hitachi Solutions Europe Ltd

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