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title: "CEFAS24-164 Contract for IT professional services to develop POC via RM6292"
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# CEFAS24-164 Contract for IT professional services to develop POC via RM6292

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3e822ee2-56fc-4c2e-b326-d39ea6e95dd9

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## Summary

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) has awarded a contract titled "CEFAS24-164 Contract for IT professional services to develop POC via RM6292" to Hitachi Solutions Europe Ltd. This project falls under the IT services category, specifically dealing with consulting, software development, internet, and support. The contract aims to support Cefas' 'Seascope' project by implementing a proof of concept for data-driven decision making and self-service analytics using Microsoft Fabric and Azure Purview. The procurement process was conducted through a call-off from a framework agreement, and the award phase was completed on 23rd January 2025. The contract period spans from 20th January 2025 to 31st March 2025, with services to be delivered primarily in the UK but also extending to the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and other international locations. The total contract value is £81,200.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT professional services, particularly those with expertise in data analytics, software implementation, and consulting services. Companies proficient in deploying Microsoft Fabric and Azure Purview stand to benefit from this engagement by showcasing their capabilities in a high-profile government project. Hitachi Solutions Europe Ltd has been identified as well-suited for this contract, indicating that similar enterprises with a strong background in IT services and a proven track record in handling complex data projects could find beneficial opportunities in such government tenders.

## Notice

Contract to support Cefas 'Seascope' project via a proof of concept supporting the promotion of data-driven decision making and self-service analytics through the implementation of Microsoft Fabric and Azure Purview.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/079080f9-3ba6-4946-89fb-de2188e3f8f0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 20 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £81,200 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £81,200 |
| 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 | CEFAS |
| 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 | HITACHI SOLUTIONS EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 23 Jan 2025 at 16:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/079080f9-3ba6-4946-89fb-de2188e3f8f0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/079080f9-3ba6-4946-89fb-de2188e3f8f0
  23rd January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dab9b4ac-72a2-4762-94ad-de6f75e4d04b
  CEFAS24-164 RM6292 Hitachi Analytics POC order form -countersigned 2_Redacted

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