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CEFAS25-21 Anchorlab licenses for REM equipment

CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE

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ContractAmendment

02 Apr 2026 at 08:32

Award

11 Jun 2025 at 09:28

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "CEFAS25-21 Anchorlab licenses for REM equipment" was initiated by the Centre for Environment, Fisheries, and Aquaculture Science, a sub-central government authority in the United Kingdom. The process pertains to the services industry, specifically involving software-related services. The contract is located in Lowestoft, UKH14 region, with services impacting the UK region overall. Originally awarded in 2025, the contract underwent an amendment on 1st March 2026, with its current phase being a contract amendment. The value of the amended contract stands at £48,540 gross, effective from 26th March 2026, and set to conclude on 31st March 2027. The original procurement method was direct, below threshold, and without competition, reflecting a straightforward award process.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in software services, particularly those capable of providing remote electronic monitoring capabilities. Firms that focus on innovative software solutions for fisheries and environmental sciences would find this contract highly suited to their expertise. With an active role in collecting and analysing data aboard various vessels, the contract presents a chance for growth and expansion into the public sector for medium to large-sized enterprises, especially those with experience in delivering bespoke software services under specific government frameworks. Businesses that can navigate direct procurement and cultivate relationships with public authorities, like the Centre for Environment, Fisheries, and Aquaculture Science, could benefit significantly from similar opportunities.

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Notice Title

CEFAS25-21 Anchorlab licenses for 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-054677
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030679-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK10 - Contract Change Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£40,450 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
26 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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