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CEFAS26-22 Contract for cloud radius authentication service

CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE

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16 Mar 2026 at 12:14

Summary of the contracting process

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS), a public authority part of sub-central government in the United Kingdom, awarded a contract for the "CEFAS26-22 Contract for Cloud Radius Authentication Service" in the Information Technology services category. This procurement was a direct award, below threshold and without competition, completed as of 16 March 2026. The contract involves providing cloud-based radius server services to enable remote authentication and the build of end-user laptops. The service will be executed primarily in Lowestoft, UK, from 31 July 2025 until 31 March 2027. The procurement was governed by UK legislation 2023/54.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in cloud and IT services, particularly those providing secure and efficient remote authentication solutions. Advania UK Limited, a large supplier located in Manchester, successfully secured the contract. Companies with expertise in digital transformation and secure connectivity solutions may find opportunities in similar public sector projects, as such services are increasingly vital for government organisations aiming to bolster their technological infrastructure.

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Notice Title

CEFAS26-22 Contract for cloud radius authentication service

Notice Description

Services to provide a cloud based radius server, providing certificate services to Cefas and specifically enabling the remote authentication and build of end user laptops.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066ae9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023451-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£79,200 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20258 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jul 2025 - 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

ADVANIA

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