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CEFAS26-19 Clean Catch Mobile Application Support and Maintenance Services

CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE

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24 Jul 2026 at 14:34

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS), a sub-central government public authority based in Lowestoft, concluded with the award of the contract titled "CEFAS26-19 Clean Catch Mobile Application Support and Maintenance Services" on 24th July 2026. The contract, which falls under the services category, involves the provision of ongoing support, maintenance, and enhancement for the Clean Catch mobile application, crucial for the fishing industry to record marine wildlife bycatch data. This procurement was conducted via direct procurement below the threshold without competition, and the contract is set for the period from 1st May 2026 to 31st March 2027, with a contract value of £21,600 gross.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in software development services, particularly those with expertise in mobile application support and maintenance. Large-scale entities, like the supplier AST Marine Sciences, which took part in this tender, are well-suited to deliver such specialised services. Engaging in contracts of this nature not only fosters growth through potential collaboration with government entities but also allows businesses to expand their portfolio by contributing to essential environmental projects funded by organisations like Defra, the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CEFAS26-19 Clean Catch Mobile Application Support and Maintenance Services

Notice Description

Provision of ongoing support, maintenance, and enhancement services for the Clean Catch mobile application, a key tool used by fishing industry partners to record and submit marine wildlife bycatch and interaction data. The service ensures continuity of data collection, supports delivery of project objectives funded by Defra, and maintains critical functionality while longer-term procurement arrangements are developed for future project phases.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d387
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070414-2026
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

72262000 - Software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£18,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 20263 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 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

AST MARINE SCIENCES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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