---
title: "CEFAS26-43 EveryFish Mobile AI Pilot"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067063"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE"
published: "2026-03-20"
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# CEFAS26-43 EveryFish Mobile AI Pilot

Buyer: CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067063

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## Summary

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS), a sub-central government public authority located in Lowestoft, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for the CEFAS26-43 EveryFish Mobile AI Pilot. This pilot project aims to test and validate a mobile AI species recognition model, facilitating delivery within the EU through a bespoke mobile application. The procurement method utilised was direct, below threshold without competition, indicating a streamlined and focused award process. The contract award, tagged under the services category, was signed on 23 October 2025, with the contract period running from 24 October 2025 to 31 March 2026. This development signals the culmination of the tender process and the active commencement of contract execution.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in information technology services. By focusing on innovative AI solutions, the project provides an avenue for technological advancement and service delivery enhancement. Businesses that excel in mobile application development and AI model validation would be well-suited to engage with projects like these, which aim to leverage cutting-edge technology for environmental and fisheries science. Such contracts can enhance a company’s portfolio, showcasing its capability in delivering advanced IT solutions to sub-central government bodies.

## Notice

Pilot project to test and validate the EveryFish mobile AI species recognition model with a small user group, supporting EU delivery via a mobile application developed by the system owner.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025791-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 23 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £14,050 |

## 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 | SUBSTANCE 2005 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2026 at 13:38 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025791-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025791-2026
  20th 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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