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Darktrace Indigo Bear

UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency has awarded a contract to DARKTRACE PLC for the provision of Darktrace Subscription services from 31 Aug 2023 to 30 Nov 2023. The contract, titled "Darktrace Indigo Bear", falls under the services category of miscellaneous software development services and computer systems. The procurement method used was direct, specifically a Single tender action (below threshold). The contract period runs from 31 Aug 2023 to 30 Nov 2023, with a total value of £32,940. The award was made on 8th March 2024.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Darktrace Indigo Bear

Notice Description

Darktrace Subscription 31 Aug 2023 to 30 Nov 2023 Additional information: Darktrace Subscription 31 Aug 2023 to 30 Nov 2023 A one-off purchase This service was reactivated for national security reasons by DD Cyber in July 2023 to improve our security defences during a ransomware attack mounted by Russian-speaking organised crime group experienced by UKHSA around that time (INDIGO BEAR incident).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad2c6e0c-3ad9-40ea-bb10-7d4ba38d714f
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72212900 - Miscellaneous software development services and computer systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£32,940 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£32,940 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Aug 2023 - 30 Nov 2023 1-6 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

DARKTRACE

Further Information

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