---
title: "CEFAS26-31 MEMW OSCAR Software Maintenance 2026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066bd9"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE"
published: "2026-03-17"
---

# CEFAS26-31 MEMW OSCAR Software Maintenance 2026

Buyer: CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066bd9

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## Summary

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS) has concluded a procurement process for the license renewals of the OSCAR Oil Spill Response Model software for the year 2026, under the title "CEFAS26-31 MEMW OSCAR Software Maintenance 2026". As a public authority sub-central government entity based in Lowestoft, United Kingdom, CEFAS adopted a direct procurement method below threshold, thus conducting the process without competition. The relevant contracts were awarded to Stiftelsen SINTEF, a large-scale Norwegian supplier, with the contract being active from 24th November 2025 to 31st December 2026, valued at £21,176 excluding VAT. This procurement falls within the goods category, specifically focusing on license management software package with legal compliance ensured by the United Kingdom Public General Acts 2023/54.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for business growth, especially for companies specialising in software maintenance and license management solutions. Businesses within the technology and environmental software sectors would find themselves particularly suited given the focus on oil spill response models. Although the procurement method did not allow for competition, companies can still gain insights and establish connections through collaborations or by offering complementary services. Engaging with organisations like CEFAS could enrich portfolios and enhance reputations in delivering critical environmental solutions. The association with reputable entities such as Stiftelsen SINTEF accentuates the potential for growth within the European market.

## Notice

License renewals for OSCAR Oil Spill Response Model for 2026

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023879-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 Nov 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £21,176 |

## 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 | STIFTELSEN SINTEF |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48218000 - License management software package

## Release History

- 17 Mar 2026 at 10:27 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023879-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023879-2026
  17th 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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