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CEFAS26-26 Maintenance and support for Echoview acoustic software

CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE

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16 Mar 2026 at 16:58

Summary of the contracting process

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS), a public authority in the sub-central government sector, has completed the procurement process for the maintenance and support of Echoview acoustic software, vital for survey work. The contract was awarded on 14th October 2025 and commenced on 31st October 2025, with services to be provided until the 30th of October 2026. It falls under the category of software support services and was procured via direct method below the threshold without competition. The contract involves services valued at £18,816 including VAT, with a gross amount of £15,680. The award process is complete, and the contract is active, located in Lowestoft, United Kingdom.

This procurement offers significant growth potential for businesses specialising in software support services, particularly those capable of providing acoustic software solutions. While this specific tender has concluded, future similar opportunities may arise that can benefit suppliers like Echoview Software Pty Ltd, a large-scale company currently fulfilling the contract. Businesses that possess expertise in environmental, fisheries, and acoustic technologies should remain vigilant for such tenders from CEFAS and other governmental organisations, potentially leading to substantial expansion in their portfolio and market presence.

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Notice Title

CEFAS26-26 Maintenance and support for Echoview acoustic software

Notice Description

Maintenance and support package for Echoview acoustic software, essential for Cefas survey work

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066b89
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023741-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£15,680 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Oct 20255 months ago
Contract Period
31 Oct 2025 - 30 Oct 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
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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

ECHOVIEW SOFTWARE

Further Information

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