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BitDefender 26

Financial Conduct Authority

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13 Aug 2026 at 07:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) procured a 12-month cybersecurity software service: renewal of its Bitdefender security solution for use in information technology environments. The requirement covers endpoint protection and network security, protecting systems, networks and data from a broad range of digital threats. It is a managed or supplied security software service rather than general IT support, classified under security software packages (CPV 48730000). Delivery is for the FCA in London, at 12 Endeavour Square, E20 1JN. The procurement is categorised as a service and concerns the continued provision of Bitdefender within the FCA’s operational IT environment.

The procurement has been completed and was awarded on 9 February 2026. The FCA used a selective call-off from a framework agreement, rather than an open competition. The tender’s estimated value was £50,000, while the awarded contract value was £65,004. The contract runs from 23 February 2026 to 22 February 2027. SOFTCAT LTD - FCA was selected as the supplier. The requirement was evaluated through the framework call-off route; the published information identifies the procurement method and framework arrangement, but does not set out separate quality or price weightings. The award is active and covers the Bitdefender renewal for the stated contract period.

This award indicates established demand from the FCA for enterprise cybersecurity software supporting both endpoint protection and network security. Suppliers seeking comparable future work would need strong capability in supplying or supporting Bitdefender, understanding licensing and annual renewals, and maintaining protection across organisational IT environments. Credibility would also depend on experience with public-sector or regulated customers, reliable account and technical support, and the capacity to manage security software provision for a sizeable institutional environment. The route used was a framework call-off, so businesses would need access to an appropriate framework and the ability to compete under its terms. The FCA’s stated suitability assessment did not identify this requirement as suitable for SMEs or voluntary, community and social enterprises.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BitDefender 26

Notice Description

Annual Contract Renewal of BitDefender for 12 months. Bitdefender is a cybersecurity solution used in I.T environments to protect systems, networks, and data from a wide range of digital threats, providing Endpoint Protection & Network Security.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3042ceea-968d-4790-9766-cc990c127547
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10b5b326-5012-4f4d-b258-1d6caf608778
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48730000 - Security software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£65,004 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20266 months ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 22 Feb 2027 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
Financial Conduct Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JN
Postcode Area
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Softcat Plc

Further Information

Notice Documents

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