---
title: "CEFAS26-22 Contract for cloud radius authentication service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066ae9"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE"
published: "2026-03-16"
---

# CEFAS26-22 Contract for cloud radius authentication service

Buyer: CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066ae9

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## Summary

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS), a public authority part of sub-central government in the United Kingdom, awarded a contract for the "CEFAS26-22 Contract for Cloud Radius Authentication Service" in the Information Technology services category. This procurement was a direct award, below threshold and without competition, completed as of 16 March 2026. The contract involves providing cloud-based radius server services to enable remote authentication and the build of end-user laptops. The service will be executed primarily in Lowestoft, UK, from 31 July 2025 until 31 March 2027. The procurement was governed by UK legislation 2023/54.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in cloud and IT services, particularly those providing secure and efficient remote authentication solutions. Advania UK Limited, a large supplier located in Manchester, successfully secured the contract. Companies with expertise in digital transformation and secure connectivity solutions may find opportunities in similar public sector projects, as such services are increasingly vital for government organisations aiming to bolster their technological infrastructure.

## Notice

Services to provide a cloud based radius server, providing certificate services to Cefas and specifically enabling the remote authentication and build of end user laptops.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023451-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details 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 | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jul 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £79,200 |

## 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 | ADVANIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 16 Mar 2026 at 12:14 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023451-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023451-2026
  16th March 2026 - 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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