---
title: "CEFAS25-21 Anchorlab licenses for REM equipment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-054677"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE"
published: "2026-04-02"
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# CEFAS25-21 Anchorlab licenses for REM equipment

Buyer: CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-054677

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "CEFAS25-21 Anchorlab licenses for REM equipment" was initiated by the Centre for Environment, Fisheries, and Aquaculture Science, a sub-central government authority in the United Kingdom. The process pertains to the services industry, specifically involving software-related services. The contract is located in Lowestoft, UKH14 region, with services impacting the UK region overall. Originally awarded in 2025, the contract underwent an amendment on 1st March 2026, with its current phase being a contract amendment. The value of the amended contract stands at £48,540 gross, effective from 26th March 2026, and set to conclude on 31st March 2027. The original procurement method was direct, below threshold, and without competition, reflecting a straightforward award process.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in software services, particularly those capable of providing remote electronic monitoring capabilities. Firms that focus on innovative software solutions for fisheries and environmental sciences would find this contract highly suited to their expertise. With an active role in collecting and analysing data aboard various vessels, the contract presents a chance for growth and expansion into the public sector for medium to large-sized enterprises, especially those with experience in delivering bespoke software services under specific government frameworks. Businesses that can navigate direct procurement and cultivate relationships with public authorities, like the Centre for Environment, Fisheries, and Aquaculture Science, could benefit significantly from similar opportunities.

## Notice

Provision of licenses for Remote electronic monitoring (REM) equipment onboard various vessels, to allow collection and analysis of data.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030679-2026 |
| Notice type | UK10 - Contract Change Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 26 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £40,450 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE |
| 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 | ANCHOR LAB |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72260000 - Software-related services

## Release History

- 2 Apr 2026 at 08:32 - ContractAmendment - UK10 - Contract Change Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030679-2026
- 11 Jun 2025 at 09:28 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031437-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030679-2026
  2nd April 2026 - Contract change notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031437-2025
  11th June 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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