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title: "CEFAS25-108 Contract for Microsoft Enterprise Agreement"
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# CEFAS25-108 Contract for Microsoft Enterprise Agreement

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b02fa07e-5333-4b8e-86d7-3efaa4accf01

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## Summary

The public procurement process led by Cefas (Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science) involves the award of a contract titled "CEFAS25-108 Contract for Microsoft Enterprise Agreement" within the software package and information systems industry category. Cefas, located in Lowestoft, United Kingdom, has completed this selective procurement process as of 29th January 2026, under the call-off method from the CCS RM6098 Technology Products and Associated Services 2 Framework Agreement Lot 3. The contract, valued at £6,300,000, is set for the period between 1st April 2026 and 31st March 2029. The process culminated at the award stage, with Phoenix Software selected as the supplier, announced on 13th January 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the software and information systems sector, particularly those skilled in enterprise agreements and framework contracts. Companies that can offer tailored solutions under existing frameworks are well-positioned to benefit from such procurements. While this contract is already awarded, understanding the procurement process employed by Cefas and their preference for leveraging framework agreements can guide businesses in preparing for future selective procurement opportunities in similar areas.

## Notice

Contract Via the CCS RM6098 Technology Products and Associated Services 2 Framework Agreement Lot 3 - Cefas requirement for the renewal of their Microsoft Enterprise Agreement

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ab1b89c-d576-4732-990c-a138592705a2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| 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 | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,300,000 |
| 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 | PHOENIX SOFTWARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2026 at 08:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ab1b89c-d576-4732-990c-a138592705a2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ab1b89c-d576-4732-990c-a138592705a2
  29th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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