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title: "CEFAS26-19 Clean Catch Mobile Application Support and Maintenance Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d387"
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buyer: "CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE"
published: "2026-07-24"
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# CEFAS26-19 Clean Catch Mobile Application Support and Maintenance Services

Buyer: CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d387

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS), a sub-central government public authority based in Lowestoft, concluded with the award of the contract titled "CEFAS26-19 Clean Catch Mobile Application Support and Maintenance Services" on 24th July 2026. The contract, which falls under the services category, involves the provision of ongoing support, maintenance, and enhancement for the Clean Catch mobile application, crucial for the fishing industry to record marine wildlife bycatch data. This procurement was conducted via direct procurement below the threshold without competition, and the contract is set for the period from 1st May 2026 to 31st March 2027, with a contract value of £21,600 gross.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in software development services, particularly those with expertise in mobile application support and maintenance. Large-scale entities, like the supplier AST Marine Sciences, which took part in this tender, are well-suited to deliver such specialised services. Engaging in contracts of this nature not only fosters growth through potential collaboration with government entities but also allows businesses to expand their portfolio by contributing to essential environmental projects funded by organisations like Defra, the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs.

## Notice

Provision of ongoing support, maintenance, and enhancement services for the Clean Catch mobile application, a key tool used by fishing industry partners to record and submit marine wildlife bycatch and interaction data. The service ensures continuity of data collection, supports delivery of project objectives funded by Defra, and maintains critical functionality while longer-term procurement arrangements are developed for future project phases.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070414-2026 |
| 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 | 24 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £18,000 |

## 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 | AST MARINE SCIENCES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72262000 - Software development services

## Release History

- 24 Jul 2026 at 14:34 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070414-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070414-2026
  24th July 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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