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CEFAS26-43 EveryFish Mobile AI Pilot

CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE

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20 Mar 2026 at 13:38

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Summary of the contracting process

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS), a sub-central government public authority located in Lowestoft, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for the CEFAS26-43 EveryFish Mobile AI Pilot. This pilot project aims to test and validate a mobile AI species recognition model, facilitating delivery within the EU through a bespoke mobile application. The procurement method utilised was direct, below threshold without competition, indicating a streamlined and focused award process. The contract award, tagged under the services category, was signed on 23 October 2025, with the contract period running from 24 October 2025 to 31 March 2026. This development signals the culmination of the tender process and the active commencement of contract execution.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in information technology services. By focusing on innovative AI solutions, the project provides an avenue for technological advancement and service delivery enhancement. Businesses that excel in mobile application development and AI model validation would be well-suited to engage with projects like these, which aim to leverage cutting-edge technology for environmental and fisheries science. Such contracts can enhance a company’s portfolio, showcasing its capability in delivering advanced IT solutions to sub-central government bodies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CEFAS26-43 EveryFish Mobile AI Pilot

Notice Description

Pilot project to test and validate the EveryFish mobile AI species recognition model with a small user group, supporting EU delivery via a mobile application developed by the system owner.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067063
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025791-2026
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
SME

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
£14,050 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Oct 20255 months ago
Contract Period
23 Oct 2025 - 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
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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

SUBSTANCE 2005

Further Information

Notice Documents

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