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UKHSA Domain Name Certificates Renewals 26/27

UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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10 Apr 2026 at 10:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has completed a procurement process for the renewal of domain name certificates for the fiscal year 26/27. The contract has been awarded to SAFENAMES LTD, focusing on internet domain names as its main industry category. The process utilised a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £40,000 GBP, encompasses services for domain name renewal, management, and registrar-level security, with a start date of 1st April 2026 and an end date on 31st March 2027. The location of service delivery is London, UK, distinguished by the postal code E14 4PU.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in internet domain management and security services. By engaging in this framework agreement, businesses can expand by providing ongoing technical support and reacting to the dynamic needs of domain management, such as incident responses and campaign requirements. Given the UKHSA's focus and the specificity of this requirement, this contract is particularly suitable for specialists in cybersecurity and information technology services, offering a stable, recurring business opportunity within the public health sector's digital infrastructure.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKHSA Domain Name Certificates Renewals 26/27

Notice Description

Provision of domain name renewal, management and registrar level security services required to maintain UKHSA's domain portfolio. The contract includes confirmed annual renewals, with additional domain acquisitions available on a no commitment call off basis to support incident response, campaigns and emerging operational needs.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07bf7ee3-3554-46e0-a14f-e9b679236c42
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72417000 - Internet domain names

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 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
UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SAFENAMES

Further Information

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