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CEFAS26-31 MEMW OSCAR Software Maintenance 2026

CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE

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17 Mar 2026 at 10:27

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS) has concluded a procurement process for the license renewals of the OSCAR Oil Spill Response Model software for the year 2026, under the title "CEFAS26-31 MEMW OSCAR Software Maintenance 2026". As a public authority sub-central government entity based in Lowestoft, United Kingdom, CEFAS adopted a direct procurement method below threshold, thus conducting the process without competition. The relevant contracts were awarded to Stiftelsen SINTEF, a large-scale Norwegian supplier, with the contract being active from 24th November 2025 to 31st December 2026, valued at £21,176 excluding VAT. This procurement falls within the goods category, specifically focusing on license management software package with legal compliance ensured by the United Kingdom Public General Acts 2023/54.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for business growth, especially for companies specialising in software maintenance and license management solutions. Businesses within the technology and environmental software sectors would find themselves particularly suited given the focus on oil spill response models. Although the procurement method did not allow for competition, companies can still gain insights and establish connections through collaborations or by offering complementary services. Engaging with organisations like CEFAS could enrich portfolios and enhance reputations in delivering critical environmental solutions. The association with reputable entities such as Stiftelsen SINTEF accentuates the potential for growth within the European market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CEFAS26-31 MEMW OSCAR Software Maintenance 2026

Notice Description

License renewals for OSCAR Oil Spill Response Model for 2026

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066bd9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023879-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48218000 - License management software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£21,176 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Nov 20254 months ago
Contract Period
24 Nov 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 1-2 years
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
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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

STIFTELSEN SINTEF

Further Information

Notice Documents

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