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DCO Security Information and Event Management Capability Elastic Licence

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Ministry of Defence involves the acquisition of Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) Licences to support its Defensive Cyber Operations. This contract is categorised under Data security software development services, valued at £7,809,234. The process follows a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The award stage has been completed, with the contract having been awarded on 12th March 2025 and officially published on 25th April 2025. The contract period extends from 26th March 2025 until 25th March 2026, and the procurement covers multiple regions, including the United Kingdom and several international territories.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in cybersecurity and data security software development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suitable for this procurement, given the Ministry's openness to engage with such entities. Companies specialising in SIEM technologies or possessing expertise in large-scale data analytics for cyber defence purposes are well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future. Furthermore, being part of a framework agreement can also provide increased visibility and potential for additional collaborative ventures with government bodies.

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Notice Title

DCO Security Information and Event Management Capability Elastic Licence

Notice Description

The purpose of this contract is to purchase the Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) Licences and support to support the continual delivery of Defensive Cyber Operation's (DCO's) SIEM's Licencing. Big Data analytics for DCO rely on SIEM as a part of its core capabilities.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d115ac1e-3d95-48f6-9987-97023636d90b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ff88d59-3f5c-4098-9ada-c5f1c699f0e9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72212732 - Data security software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£7,809,234 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,809,234 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
26 Mar 2025 - 25 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
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CORSHAM
Postcode
SN13 9NR
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Corsham Ladbrook
Westminster Constituency
Chippenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

BOXXE

CENTERPRISE INTERNATIONAL

SOFTCAT

ULTIMA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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