---
title: "CEFAS: Provision of a software license renewal for Echoview acoustics software"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-03e969a7-79c1-4cca-8d7d-7052824c7709"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-03e969a7-79c1-4cca-8d7d-7052824c7709"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-03e969a7-79c1-4cca-8d7d-7052824c7709.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-03e969a7-79c1-4cca-8d7d-7052824c7709.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL"
published: "2021-10-12"
---

# CEFAS: Provision of a software license renewal for Echoview acoustics software

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-03e969a7-79c1-4cca-8d7d-7052824c7709

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-03e969a7-79c1-4cca-8d7d-7052824c7709)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-03e969a7-79c1-4cca-8d7d-7052824c7709.json)

## Summary

The procurement process concerns the award of a contract by the Defra Network eTendering Portal for the renewal of a software licence for Echoview acoustics software, intended for use on the Cefas RV Endeavour. This tender is classified under software-related services and is complete, with a contract value of £12,730. The procurement method was through a single tender action, given that it fell below the threshold. The contract period commenced on 1 April 2021 and will conclude on 31 March 2022, while the tender period ended on 31 March 2021. The procurement is based in Lowestoft, East of England.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for software service providers, particularly those experienced in acoustics and marine applications. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in software licensing and support services may find this type of procurement particularly advantageous. Engaging with government contracts such as this one can enhance market presence and pave the way for future collaborations in public sector projects.

## Notice

Cefas require a license renewal for Echoview acoustics software and processing, used on the Cefas RV Endeavour.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5574f283-5d42-437f-b0c4-b79e490f7296 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,730 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £12,730 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | LOWESTOFT |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR33 0HT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk |
| Local authority | East Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Kirkley & Pakefield |
| Westminster constituency | Lowestoft |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ECHOVIEW SOFTWARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72260000 - Software-related services

## Release History

- 12 Oct 2021 at 15:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5574f283-5d42-437f-b0c4-b79e490f7296

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5574f283-5d42-437f-b0c4-b79e490f7296
  12th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-03e969a7-79c1-4cca-8d7d-7052824c7709. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-03e969a7-79c1-4cca-8d7d-7052824c7709.json.