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title: "CEFAS26-36 Continued Access to UEA High Performance Computing Facilities"
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# CEFAS26-36 Continued Access to UEA High Performance Computing Facilities

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

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## Summary

The procurement process for "CEFAS26-36 Continued Access to UEA High Performance Computing Facilities" has been concluded by the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS), a sub-central government authority based in Lowestoft, United Kingdom. This contract was awarded to provide access to high-performance computing facilities at the University of East Anglia for the fiscal year 2025/26, supporting computational workloads and archival storage. The procurement method was direct, conducted below the threshold without competition, and the tender has reached the award stage. Key dates include the contracting period from 29th September 2025 to 31st March 2026, with the contract being signed on 26th September 2025.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses within the IT services industry, particularly those specialising in consulting, software development, Internet services, and computational support. The contract, valued at approximately £36,190.5, provides a platform for collaborative growth with CEFAS and the chance to showcase expertise in handling complex computational tasks and data management capabilities. Companies that offer robust IT infrastructure and support, as well as those with a track record in scientific research applications, would find this project aligned with their strengths and strategic objectives. This procurement reflects a strategic partnership between public authorities and large-scale academic institutions, emphasising the importance of technical reliability and performance in government-funded scientific endeavours.

## Notice

Provision of access to the High Performance Computing (HPC) facilities at the University of East Anglia for the financial year 2025/26. The service includes two core elements: Access to HPC computing nodes, enabling Cefas users to run high-intensity computational workloads, supported by the provider's technical team to ensure system availability, user support, and operational performance; and Archival storage provision delivered through the AFM storage system, fully integrated with and accessible from the HPC cluster to support long-term data retention, analysis workflows, and research data management. The supplier will maintain reliable access to both compute resources and AFM-based archival storage throughout the contract period, ensuring continuity for Cefas modelling, analysis, and scientific research activities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024281-2026 |
| 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 | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 28 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £36,190 |

## 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 | UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 17 Mar 2026 at 16:59 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024281-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024281-2026
  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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