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GCloud14 Framework

Cantium Business Solutions Ltd

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08 May 2026 at 11:50

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the GCloud14 Framework, overseen by Cantium Business Solutions Ltd, has reached its award stage. This contract involves the supply of the Darktrace Active AI Security Platform, a project within the IT software package category. With a contract value of £619,701.29, it covers a contract period from 9th May 2026 to 4th May 2028. The procurement is categorized under 'goods' and involves various delivery locations including the UK, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and other global regions. Notably, this contract is not specifically targeted at SMEs or Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender, awarded to EKCO CLOUD AND SECURITY LIMITED, offers significant growth potential for large businesses specializing in IT software, particularly those focusing on security platforms. Companies with capabilities in delivering sophisticated AI-driven security solutions, on a wide international scale, are perfectly positioned to benefit from participating in similar future opportunities within the GCloud framework. By engaging in such substantial government projects, companies can not only enhance their portfolio but also expand their market reach and credibility in the public procurement sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GCloud14 Framework

Notice Description

Darktrace Active AI Security Platform

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-825a8e53-e887-402f-af32-18347688dbe3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f20bf32-a420-4e95-b28c-3f2224def89c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£619,701 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 May 20264 months ago
Contract Period
9 May 2026 - 4 May 2028 1-2 years
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
Cantium Business Solutions Ltd
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MALLING
Postcode
ME19 4YT
Postcode Area
Rochester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ46 West Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tonbridge and Malling
Electoral Ward
Kings Hill
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EKCO CLOUD AND SECURITY LIMITED

Further Information

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