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CEFAS26-01 Contract for Cefas Intranet Refresh

CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE

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20 Feb 2026 at 14:49

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Summary of the contracting process

On 20th February 2026, the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS), located in Lowestoft, UK, awarded a contract for an intranet refresh project titled "CEFAS26-01 Contract for Cefas Intranet Refresh." The procurement process initiated as a direct method, categorised as below threshold without competition. The project is slated to commence on 23rd February 2026 with an expected completion by 31st March 2026, possessing a potential extension period up to 30th June 2026. The procurement falls under the services category with a primary focus on networking, internet, and intranet software development services. This contract was signed with Storm ID, an SME based in Edinburgh, UK, representing the supplier role in this process.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in internet and intranet software development services, particularly those aiming to work with public authorities within the sub-central government sector. Organisations with robust capabilities in improving digital infrastructure and streamlining user interfaces would find this project aligned with their expertise. The project demands specific enhancements to the Cefas intranet, such as content management and automated report generation. SMEs demonstrating agility and proficiency in deploying cost-effective solutions with minimal user disruption would be well-positioned to gain from future collaboration frameworks that may emerge as a result of successful engagement with Cefas.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CEFAS26-01 Contract for Cefas Intranet Refresh

Notice Description

Cefas have a requirement for significant back-end updates to the Cefas intranet. Problem statement The structure, properties and content of the intranet are now in need of considerable maintenance to reflect the new Science directorate organisation and Cefas' strategic direction. This is not achievable using existing Cefas resource and expertise and these Services will provided by the Supplier. Proposed solution Providing science with a prominent presence will demonstrate a clear commitment to its value within the organisation, enabling colleagues to access information and resources more quickly and intuitively. . Sections 3.1-3.5 below outline changes needed to improve intranet functionality. Establishing a new hierarchy for Science First, we want a new header section at Level 1 for Our Science (as we have for My Employment & HR / Resources and Support etc). Some of the current tiles under Science in the Our Org section can then be moved, ready for content revision. Refer later in this document. Once a new header tab has been established (Figure 3), we will want to create a number of tiles that then hold further information - refer ppt Sci Drivers v5.5 Automatic deletion of items * Secondly, we wish to configure news items and events to automatically be deleted after 13 months and two weeks respectively, with a mechanism for news page owners to be alerted to the proposed deletion one month prior, with an option to keep it. * To develop a back-office scenario that for all news items: o Page owners alerted after 12 months that item will be deleted within four weeks from date of email alert and to action if item to be retained o If no action taken to retain then items are automatically deleted after four weeks from notification. * To develop a back-office scenario that all event listings are automatically deleted after two weeks of the event's occurrence 3.3 Configure search bar outcomes Third, we want to be able to automate a report that collates all hits, likes and comments relating to news items posted one week from publication, each month and each quarter. * Create a method or running reports which can provide data on news items published between specific dates. This would be used to create monthly and quarterly reports. It would need to include the following data: news item title, news topic, number of views, number of likes and number of comments. * This might be presented as an online dashboard or exported as an excel file. 3.4 Fix 'Save for Later' * To fix the 'Save for Later' option on intranet news items. Currently clicking 'Save for Later' does not allow users to do so. Update search function for Teams Area Create a clickable A-Z bar along the top of the Teams page so people can quickly navigate to the team page they are looking for. Assumptions * It has been assumed that underlying network architecture is already in place and requires minor amendment to enable Science section to be established. * It has been assumed that all materials (content) can be uploaded at different times after the architecture has been established to facilitate a rolling update to content, as opposed to a 'big bang' data upload * It has been assumed that a proposed development platform will significantly increase the cost for this update, therefore StormID will assess the deployment of the solution with minimum impact of users in the live environment and provide details to Cefas before implementing it. * It has been assumed that automatic deletion of items can be overwritten on an individual basis. * It has been assumed that the development of an automated report as required will not take significant costs or required in excess of half a day's development.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06596d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015749-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

72212200 - Networking, Internet and intranet software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£18,300 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20264 days ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
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

STORM ID

Further Information

Notice Documents

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