Award

Cybersecuity Platform

OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT

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Award

14 Feb 2025 at 10:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult has awarded a contract for a cybersecurity platform, classified under the security software package industry category (CPV code 48730000). The procurement process was managed through a limited procurement method, with the contract awarded without prior publication of a contract notice. The total contract value is £134,989.51, and it will run from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028. The cybersecurity platform will be delivered within the United Kingdom, and Softcat Plc has been selected as the supplier. The procurement stage is complete, with the award notice published on 14th February 2025.

This contract presents growth opportunities for businesses in the security software industry by demonstrating the demand for managed detection and response security platforms. Businesses specialising in cybersecurity services, especially those capable of providing comprehensive managed services, would find such opportunities appealing. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may benefit by aligning their offerings to meet the needs of public sector organisations like the Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult. This contract underscores the importance of innovative security solutions in safeguarding critical infrastructure, fostering growth in the cybersecurity sector.

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Notice Title

Cybersecuity Platform

Notice Description

This is a contract award notice for a three year contract to obtain the industry leading managed detection and response security platform.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-58f2187b-0cee-49a0-9b19-7b61b9947483
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d3f2867-4fb7-46f6-bd1b-9a132b06c256
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award of contract without prior publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48730000 - Security software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£134,989 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY CATAPULT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PEMBROKE DOCK
Postcode
SA72 6UN
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL42 South West Wales
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Pembrokeshire
Electoral Ward
Pembroke Dock: Bush
Westminster Constituency
Mid and South Pembrokeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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