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CEFAS26-48 Contact for a Laboratory Information Solution Set Up

CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE

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23 Mar 2026 at 11:32

Summary of the contracting process

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas), located in Lowestoft, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process titled "CEFAS26-48 Contact for a Laboratory Information Solution Set Up." This contract involves services specifically tailored to the design and establishment of a Laboratory Information & Maintenance System to enhance the operational efficiency of Cefas Laboratories. The procurement method adopted was direct, below the threshold, and executed without competition. The award was issued to Labware Limited on 22nd December 2025, and the contract's active period spanned from 3rd March to 31st March 2026, with a gross contract value of £55,680.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in industry-specific software development services, particularly large enterprises capable of delivering comprehensive laboratory information management solutions. Labware Limited, with its expertise, has been chosen to supply these services, indicating the suitability of businesses with substantial experience in similar projects. For those looking to compete in future tender opportunities like this, it is advantageous to focus on developing tailored technology solutions that cater to the specific needs of laboratory operations in public sector contexts.

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Notice Title

CEFAS26-48 Contact for a Laboratory Information Solution Set Up

Notice Description

Contract for the design and set up of a Laboratory Information & Maintenance System to support the daily operations of the Cefas Laboratorys

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067135
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026175-2026
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

72212100 - Industry specific software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£46,400 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
3 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 30 days
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

LABWARE

Further Information

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