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title: "CEFAS23-115 Contract for molecular modelling software package"
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# CEFAS23-115 Contract for molecular modelling software package

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e4927b0e-57d6-4a1d-9ffa-13967e69fae6

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## Summary

The UK Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) has awarded a contract for a molecular modelling software package, valued at £30,000 GBP. The procurement method was a direct single tender action, with a tender period ending on 31st March 2023. The contract period is from 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2024. This opportunity falls under the services category and is suited for SMEs.

This tender presents a business opportunity for organisations proficient in providing industry-specific software packages. Cefas, based in Lowestoft, UK, sought specialist software to support molecular screening of chemicals. Businesses catering to ligand-based and receptor-based molecular modelling should consider participating in this tender process to potentially grow their market presence and capabilities.

## Notice

Cefas require provision of specialist software to support ligand-based and receptor-based molecular screening of chemicals of emerging concern.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34fb6a5c-2e26-4ac3-bbcd-b777c89a76ef |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £28,397 |
| 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 | THE CAMBRIDGE CRYSTALLOGRAPHIC DATA CENTRE (CEFAS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48100000 - Industry specific software package

## Release History

- 2 Aug 2023 at 15:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34fb6a5c-2e26-4ac3-bbcd-b777c89a76ef

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34fb6a5c-2e26-4ac3-bbcd-b777c89a76ef
  2nd August 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4cc83aa5-2e46-44ae-ac68-13d0bb4e7be7
  CCDC and Cefas License Agreement_July23_Redacted

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