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Cyber Security Operations Centre Service

HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY

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26 Mar 2025 at 13:31

Summary of the contracting process

Heriot-Watt University has completed the procurement process for the provision of a Cyber Security Operations Centre Service. The procurement, classified under IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support, was conducted through a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, and is now in the award stage. The contract, valued at £217,800, was awarded to Academia on 21st January 2025. The service will be delivered at Heriot-Watt University's premises in Riccarton, Edinburgh (EH14 4AS).

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those focusing on cybersecurity. As an awarded contract based on technical reasons, it suggests a need for specialised expertise in IT security. Such projects are ideal for companies that can provide high-quality technical and commercial solutions, aligning with Academia’s successful bid, which was assessed equally on technical quality and cost. Firms looking to expand their influence in the higher education sector or aiming to collaborate within established frameworks such as ITS4042SU (SLRA) will find this a particularly strategic engagement.

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Notice Title

Cyber Security Operations Centre Service

Notice Description

Cyber Security Operations Centre Service provision

Lot Information

Lot 1

Cyber Security Operations Centre Service provision. Additional information: Direct Award to Service provider - Academia utilising the ITS4042SU (SLRA) Framework for the supply of Software and/or Services under Lot 5 (other)

Procurement Information

Direct Award to Service provider - Academia utilising the ITS4042SU (SLRA) Framework for the supply of Software and/or Services under Lot 5 (other)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04f8ec
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011323-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£217,800 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
RICCARTON, EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH14 4AP
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Pentland Hills
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACADEMIA

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