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title: "ITT for 'SeaScope' data management and data science development"
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buyer: "CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE"
published: "2025-10-30"
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# ITT for 'SeaScope' data management and data science development

Buyer: CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03ddd7

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## Summary

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS), located in Lowestoft, UK, has completed the procurement process titled "SeaScope" on 30th October 2025 under the award phase. This process, conducted under a selective procurement method and utilizing the restricted procedure, focused on development software services to implement a Microsoft Fabric Environment for CEFAS. The procurement was in the services category with a significant emphasis on data management and data science development, which culminated in an active award to Hitachi Solutions Europe Ltd. The contract, valued at £800,000, was signed on 10th October 2025.

This procurement represents an outstanding opportunity for businesses proficient in implementing complex data science solutions, especially those with expertise in Microsoft Azure and data management systems. Partnering with CEFAS can offer significant growth prospects, particularly for technology firms and consultancies specializing in marine science, environmental data analysis, and the integration of cloud-based services. Companies capable of delivering high-quality, innovative data science services while adhering to environmental protection objectives would find ample opportunity to contribute to sustainable resource management through such public sector collaborations.

## Notice

Via the CCS RM6292 Cloud Compute 2 Framework, Lot 3 - Cefas require provision of a Microsoft Fabric Environment to provide Data Management and wider Microsoft Fabric Environment Capabilities and Data Science Services within Cefas.

### Lot Information

Core Services

Cefas is looking to engage a Technology Partner skilled in the implementation of the Microsoft Fabric environment and related Data Science Azure based services for a multi-year programme to build a Microsoft Fabric environment-based data platform and Azure environment to support Cefas Scientists to deliver excellent science.

Cefas science, evidence and advice provides vital insights for decision making on the sustainable use of resources from our rivers, seas and ocean. At a moment when aquatic systems are increasingly threatened by diverse natural and anthropogenic pressures, management is not only becoming more complex but must take place alongside an overarching imperative to improve the status of our waters for the next generation.

This strategy will build upon our heritage as a trusted and impartial provider of science, evidence and advice to government by innovating our approach to data collection, curation, sharing and use.

Healthy and productive marine systems are vital for societal health, wealth and wellbeing. Our work focuses on understanding and mitigating against the triple threat posed by climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution - allowing for better decision making on sustainable use of resources from our seas and oceans.

Access to, and analysis of, big data from multiple sources and of varying types will be fundamental in complex policy decision making across systems.

The 'SeaScope' will develop a framework for a new, federated approach to marine science data collection, storage, and use by Cefas and partners. It will become a platform for mainstreaming novel data science approaches and remove data and conceptual silos to allow better marine policy decision making.

The combination of new technology and new platforms (like a ship) and integration of data generation will enable deeper understanding of complex marine and fisheries systems, by aligning datasets as never before to offer insights into impacts of management, emergencies, or new proposed uses.

Renewal: The initial duration of the Framework is 36 months with the option to extend by 12 months. CCS reserve the right to extend Lots by varying durations

Value Added Ancillary Services

Value-Added Ancillary Services including cloud optimisation, economic management of the Core Services and transition away from legacy technology. Additional information: Only the services of Cloud Service Suppliers who were successful on Lot 1 will be eligible to be resold by Lot 2 Suppliers. 39 Suppliers were awarded a place on Lot 2.

Renewal: The initial duration of the Framework is 36 months with the option to extend by 12 months. CCS reserve the right to extend lots by varying durations

Professional Services

Professional Services including consultancy, training, cloud auditing, strategy development and road mapping. Additional information: 78 Suppliers were awarded a place on Lot 3.

Renewal: The initial duration of the Framework is 36 months with the option to extend by 12 months. CCS reserve the right to extend lots by varying durations

Cloud Secure +

Cloud Secure+, including value-added ancillary services and Professional Services suitable for UK Secret requirements according to NCSC higher security classification. Additional information: 10 Suppliers were awarded a place on Lot 4.

Renewal: The initial duration of the Framework is 36 months with the option to extend by 12 months. CCS reserve the right to extend lots by varying durations

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069716-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,305,000,000 |
| Lots value | £1,305,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,305,800,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE |
| Additional buyers | THE MINISTER FOR THE CABINET OFFICE ACTING THROUGH CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | HITACHI SOLUTIONS EUROPE; SEE CONTRACTS FINDER NOTICE FOR FULL SUPPLIER LIST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 30211100 - Super computer
- 30211300 - Computer platforms
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 48211000 - Platform interconnectivity software package
- 48620000 - Operating systems
- 48700000 - Software package utilities
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72212211 - Platform interconnectivity software development services
- 72212620 - Mainframe operating system software development services
- 72212983 - Development software development services
- 72300000 - Data services
- 72310000 - Data-processing services
- 72311300 - Computer time-sharing services
- 72317000 - Data storage services
- 72322000 - Data management services
- 72416000 - Application service providers
- 72421000 - Internet or intranet client application development services
- 72422000 - Internet or intranet server application development services
- 72500000 - Computer-related services
- 72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services
- 72611000 - Technical computer support services
- 72800000 - Computer audit and testing services

## Release History

- 30 Oct 2025 at 12:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069716-2025
- 14 Dec 2023 at 09:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036728-2023
- 20 Jul 2023 at 14:11 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020974-2023
- 30 Jun 2023 at 11:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018666-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://crowncommercialservice.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.cefas.co.uk/
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd2358eb-2fb0-4eba-b303-77d39054f75f
- https://www.gov.uk/ccs
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit
- https://www.hitachi-solutions.co.uk/

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