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CEFAS26-47 Contract for a collection of online and print journals

CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE

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23 Mar 2026 at 11:12

Summary of the contracting process

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas), a public authority under sub-central government classification, executed a direct procurement process without competition for its contract "CEFAS26-47 Contract for a collection of online and print journals". This contract is intended to enhance library services for its scientists and other staff by providing access to both online and print journals. The contract, valued at £92,000 with a gross amount of £110,400, is in the services category under subscription services and is active from 1 January to 31 December 2026. Located in Lowestoft, UK, Cefas ensures ongoing scientific support and research advancements through this procurement, finalising the award to Prenax Limited on 22 December 2025.

This tender represents a business growth opportunity by providing specialised services in subscription management and journal provision to scientific organisations. Businesses like Prenax Limited, which are experienced in handling large-scale subscription services, would find this contract ideal. With procurement methods like direct acquisitions, companies with efficient operational capabilities, competitive pricing, and reliability stand a favourable chance in securing similar tenders in the future, especially within industries that require continuous informational updates and resources such as environmental and fisheries sciences.

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Notice Title

CEFAS26-47 Contract for a collection of online and print journals

Notice Description

Contract for the provision of a a collection of online and print journals, in order to maintain high-quality library services to our scientists and other Cefas staff.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067126
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026155-2026
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£92,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Dec 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 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

PRENAX

Further Information

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