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OPSWAT MetaDefender & MetaAccess Advanced Malware Prevention Platform

FCDO SERVICES

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Award

28 Apr 2025 at 15:01

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "OPSWAT MetaDefender & MetaAccess Advanced Malware Prevention Platform" was conducted by FCDO Services, a buying organisation based in Milton Keynes, England. This contract falls under the "Software package and information systems" industry category and utilizes a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded on 31 March 2025. The contract period spans from 1 April 2025 to 18 March 2026. The total contract value is £163,845, and it aims to deliver services to the postal code MK19 7BH.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in software and information systems, as it is particularly suitable for this type of business. Companies involved in cybersecurity, particularly those offering malware prevention solutions, would find this contract beneficial for business growth. Given that the procurement was completed via a call-off from a framework agreement, businesses already aligned with framework suppliers may have an efficient pathway to participation in similar tenders. The awarded supplier, ORYX ALIGN LIMITED, demonstrates that SMEs can successfully compete and be selected in such specialised procurement activities.

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Notice Title

OPSWAT MetaDefender & MetaAccess Advanced Malware Prevention Platform

Notice Description

https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM1557.13

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-971f6640-892b-4286-9bb2-e8b8b4dbe4bf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/651e3da5-976c-41c5-8814-ced541917e4f
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£163,845 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£163,845 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 18 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FCDO SERVICES
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
purchasingenquiries@fco.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK19 7BH
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ORYX ALIGN

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