Award

Open Source Searching Platform

UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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Award

24 Oct 2024 at 14:37

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) has completed an open procurement process to award a contract for an "Open Source Searching Platform". The procurement process falls under the industry category of Software package and information systems (CPV: 48000000), specifically targeting industry-specific software packages (CPV: 48100000). This notice, marked as complete and posted on 24 October 2024, confirms the contract was awarded to Strider Technologies. The contract, valued at GBP 120,000 including VAT, spans from 1 November 2024 to 31 October 2025, with potential extensions up to two years based on ongoing funding. The procurement covers various delivery addresses, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in software and information systems, particularly those focused on security and compliance. It is well-suited for SMEs and VCSEs, making it a valuable opportunity for smaller firms and social enterprises to expand their reach and capabilities by fulfilling the security and compliance needs of a significant governmental body. The awarded solution will enhance UKAEA’s information security and personnel security standards while supporting their strategic goals in international cooperation and partnerships, providing a robust platform for businesses to demonstrate their expertise and grow within this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Open Source Searching Platform

Notice Description

UKAEA ran an open competition to award a contract to a company offering an open source searching platform which would enable UKAEA to meet minimum compliance with the Procurement Act 2023, National Security Act 2023, National Security and Investment Act 2021, HM Government functional standard 007-security, information security and personnel security minimum technical security standards in a cost effective and timely manner by enhancing our awareness of security threats and risks and reducing our attack face to such risks. In addition, the awarded solution will help form and support UKAEA policy on international cooperation and partnerships with both states and business entities, commercial and procurement activities, managing information about UKAEA in open internet sources as well personnel security and insider risk mitigation, whilst supporting People & Culture Department functions. This is an award notice only not a call to competition. Contract is awarded on the basis of 1+1 = 2 years in total subject to on-going funding decisions. Values are inclusive of VAT.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2bdffb99-4cbe-4c66-8706-0d6973642e30
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fce8b869-373c-424d-a348-d78ceba8a3c4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2024 - 31 Oct 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNITED KINGDOM ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABINGDON
Postcode
OX14 3DB
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STRIDER TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

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