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Cyber Security

UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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16 Sep 2025 at 14:49

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Atomic Energy Authority, based in the Culham Science Centre, Oxfordshire, has completed a procurement process awarding a contract for a Cyber Security solution, specifically for multi-factor authentication (MFA) for software packages and information systems. This procurement falls under the software package and information systems industry category, with wide applicability across British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement, which concluded in the award stage on 16th September 2025, followed the G Cloud 14 framework for the procurement method and established a contract effective from 1st October 2025 through to 30th September 2028, totalling a value of £100,000 excluding VAT.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in cybersecurity solutions, software package suites, and virus protection software. Smaller firms and social enterprises are encouraged to compete, as the tender demonstrates suitability for SMEs and VCSEs. With the award made to Bluefort Security Ltd, a large-scale supplier based in Farnborough, there are prospects for collaboration and subcontracting opportunities for other technology firms, particularly those looking to enter or expand within the cybersecurity domain. The adoption of MFA solutions by the UK Atomic Energy Authority highlights a growing demand for security enhancements, creating a fertile ground for growth in the cyber and information systems industry.

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Notice Title

Cyber Security

Notice Description

The purchase provides a reliable multi-factor authentication (MFA) solution for on-premises applications like virtual private networks (VPNs) and for cloud and mobile applications, including Office 365, Salesforce and Workday. The contract is in place on a 1+1+1 basis totalling three years maximum. All figures exclude VAT. Award via exercise carried out on G Cloud 14.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9284e0ca-bbab-4f80-93f3-e1d6bbb58faa
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48100000 - Industry specific software package

48422000 - Software package suites

48730000 - Security software package

48760000 - Virus protection software package

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 30 Sep 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Guy Wells
Contact Email
guy.wells@ukaea.uk
Contact Phone
+44 0123546

Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORDSHIRE
Postcode
OX14 3DB
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLUEFORT SECURITY

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