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CEFAS25-21 Anchorlab licenses for Remote Electronic Monitoring (REM) equipment

CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE

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25 Apr 2025 at 08:27

Summary of the contracting process

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science has awarded a contract titled "CEFAS25-21 Anchorlab licenses for Remote Electronic Monitoring (REM) equipment" in the category of software-related services. This procurement, located in the United Kingdom, is part of the public authority central government procurement strategy. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract signed on 18 March 2025 and effective from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026. It was conducted using a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition, and the contract value is set at £39,365 GBP.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in software-related services, specifically those specialising in remote electronic monitoring solutions. Given the direct procurement process and its focus on licensing REM equipment, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in data collection and analysis technologies would be well-suited to compete in similar future contracts. The awarded supplier, Anchor Lab K/S, indicates a potential for SMEs to successfully engage in central government contracts, thus providing growth pathways for businesses in this niche sector.

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Notice Title

CEFAS25-21 Anchorlab licenses for Remote Electronic Monitoring (REM) equipment

Notice Description

Provision of licenses for Remote electronic monitoring (REM) equipment onboard various vessels, to allow collection and analysis of data.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050756
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016919-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£39,365 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE
Contact Name
Holly Power
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

ANCHOR LAB

Further Information

Notice Documents

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