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title: "CEFAS26-47 Contract for a collection of online and print journals"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067126"
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buyer: "CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE"
published: "2026-03-23"
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# CEFAS26-47 Contract for a collection of online and print journals

Buyer: CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067126

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## Summary

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas), a public authority under sub-central government classification, executed a direct procurement process without competition for its contract "CEFAS26-47 Contract for a collection of online and print journals". This contract is intended to enhance library services for its scientists and other staff by providing access to both online and print journals. The contract, valued at £92,000 with a gross amount of £110,400, is in the services category under subscription services and is active from 1 January to 31 December 2026. Located in Lowestoft, UK, Cefas ensures ongoing scientific support and research advancements through this procurement, finalising the award to Prenax Limited on 22 December 2025.

This tender represents a business growth opportunity by providing specialised services in subscription management and journal provision to scientific organisations. Businesses like Prenax Limited, which are experienced in handling large-scale subscription services, would find this contract ideal. With procurement methods like direct acquisitions, companies with efficient operational capabilities, competitive pricing, and reliability stand a favourable chance in securing similar tenders in the future, especially within industries that require continuous informational updates and resources such as environmental and fisheries sciences.

## Notice

Contract for the provision of a a collection of online and print journals, in order to maintain high-quality library services to our scientists and other Cefas staff.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026155-2026 |
| 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 | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £92,000 |

## 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 | PRENAX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79980000 - Subscription services

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2026 at 11:12 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026155-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026155-2026
  23rd 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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