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07 Jul 2026 at 11:54

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 concluded a procurement process titled "CEFAS26-95". This involves the award of a contract for a SonarQube Cloud Enterprise Plan subscription, aimed at enhancing application security, code quality, and maintainability in line with government security standards. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, below the competitive threshold, and has progressed to the award stage. The contract was signed on 22nd May 2026 and spans from 1st June 2026 to 31st May 2027, with an overall value of £44,544.23.

This procurement provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in security software development services, particularly those offering innovative solutions in application security and code quality management. Large-scale businesses, such as SonarSource SA, which was awarded the contract, demonstrate the level of expertise and capability required to fulfil such agreements. Companies operating within the UK and possessing relevant technological expertise in compliance with strict security standards are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders, potentially benefiting from the need for ongoing support and development in specialised software services.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

CEFAS26-95

Notice Description

SonarQube Cloud Enterprise Plan subscription to support application security, code quality and maintainability, ensuring compliance with government security requirements for systems developed and maintained by Cefas.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c521
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063618-2026
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

72212730 - Security software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£37,120 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2027 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

SONARSOURCE

Further Information

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