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Project Libra AI security support

FCA

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13 Aug 2026 at 07:18

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Summary of the contracting process

The FCA procured AI security support for Project Libra. The requirement is a low-latency, context-aware guardrail solution that can identify AI-specific threats and support thorough security reviews of applications assessed by the FCA. This is a specialist technology and security service, classified under research and development services for security and defence materials (CPV 73400000). Delivery is in London, at or associated with the FCA’s office at 12 Endeavour Square, London E20 1JN. The buying organisation is the FCA. The work concerns practical protection and assurance for AI applications, rather than general software development or broad cyber-security services. Suppliers relevant to this requirement would therefore include firms providing AI security controls, application assurance, threat detection and specialist technology consultancy.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded. The FCA used a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The tender submission deadline was 1 May 2026 at 12:00. The tender’s estimated value was £50,000, while the award value was £100,000. The contract was awarded to SOFTCAT LTD - FCA on 5 May 2026. The awarded contract runs from 11 May 2026 to 10 May 2027. The procurement is for services and was not presented as suitable for SMEs or voluntary, community and social enterprises. The outcome is one active award to SOFTCAT LTD - FCA. The requirement was evaluated through the framework call-off route, with the published procurement information describing the intended solution and its AI-security purpose.

For suppliers that did not win this award, the procurement demonstrates a defined FCA demand for AI application security and contextual controls. A credible competitor for a future requirement of this kind would need demonstrable capability in identifying AI-specific threats, applying low-latency security guardrails and reviewing applications thoroughly in a regulated environment. It would also need to translate security controls into practical support for the organisation’s application assessment process, rather than offering only generic cyber-security advice. The call-off route indicates that framework access and the ability to respond through an established purchasing arrangement are commercially important. The buyer’s indication that the work is not suitable for SMEs or VCSEs suggests that substantial specialist capability, delivery capacity and relevant organisational experience would be expected.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Project Libra AI security support

Notice Description

Finding a low latency, contextual guardrail solution that understands AI-specific threats to ensure a secured, thorough review of all applications the FCA reviews

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d1dcd5f0-2ff8-4ed3-b70e-db08566b8c68
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d296690-8730-485d-9ebc-b3700dc46366
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73400000 - Research and Development services on security and defence materials

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 May 20263 months ago
Contract Period
11 May 2026 - 10 May 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
FCA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JN
Postcode Area
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT LTD - FCA

Further Information

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