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title: "CEFAS26-48 Contact for a Laboratory Information Solution Set Up"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067135"
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buyer: "CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE"
published: "2026-03-23"
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# CEFAS26-48 Contact for a Laboratory Information Solution Set Up

Buyer: CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067135

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## Summary

The Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas), located in Lowestoft, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process titled "CEFAS26-48 Contact for a Laboratory Information Solution Set Up." This contract involves services specifically tailored to the design and establishment of a Laboratory Information & Maintenance System to enhance the operational efficiency of Cefas Laboratories. The procurement method adopted was direct, below the threshold, and executed without competition. The award was issued to Labware Limited on 22nd December 2025, and the contract's active period spanned from 3rd March to 31st March 2026, with a gross contract value of £55,680.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in industry-specific software development services, particularly large enterprises capable of delivering comprehensive laboratory information management solutions. Labware Limited, with its expertise, has been chosen to supply these services, indicating the suitability of businesses with substantial experience in similar projects. For those looking to compete in future tender opportunities like this, it is advantageous to focus on developing tailored technology solutions that cater to the specific needs of laboratory operations in public sector contexts.

## Notice

Contract for the design and set up of a Laboratory Information & Maintenance System to support the daily operations of the Cefas Laboratorys

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026175-2026 |
| 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 | 3 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £46,400 |

## 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 | LABWARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72212100 - Industry specific software development services

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2026 at 11:32 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026175-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026175-2026
  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

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