---
title: "CEFAS26-26 Maintenance and support for Echoview acoustic software"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066b89"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE"
published: "2026-03-16"
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# CEFAS26-26 Maintenance and support for Echoview acoustic software

Buyer: CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066b89

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## Summary

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS), a public authority in the sub-central government sector, has completed the procurement process for the maintenance and support of Echoview acoustic software, vital for survey work. The contract was awarded on 14th October 2025 and commenced on 31st October 2025, with services to be provided until the 30th of October 2026. It falls under the category of software support services and was procured via direct method below the threshold without competition. The contract involves services valued at £18,816 including VAT, with a gross amount of £15,680. The award process is complete, and the contract is active, located in Lowestoft, United Kingdom.

This procurement offers significant growth potential for businesses specialising in software support services, particularly those capable of providing acoustic software solutions. While this specific tender has concluded, future similar opportunities may arise that can benefit suppliers like Echoview Software Pty Ltd, a large-scale company currently fulfilling the contract. Businesses that possess expertise in environmental, fisheries, and acoustic technologies should remain vigilant for such tenders from CEFAS and other governmental organisations, potentially leading to substantial expansion in their portfolio and market presence.

## Notice

Maintenance and support package for Echoview acoustic software, essential for Cefas survey work

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023741-2026 |
| 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 | 13 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Oct 2025 - 30 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £15,680 |

## 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 | ECHOVIEW SOFTWARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72261000 - Software support services

## Release History

- 16 Mar 2026 at 16:58 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023741-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023741-2026
  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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