Planning

R: Service Operations - Garrison Series B Device

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Planning

23 May 2025 at 11:11

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), located in London, is planning a procurement process titled "R: Service Operations - Garrison Series B Device" within the services industry category. This procurement involves the support for a Firewall system meeting the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) design guidelines for high assurance products, classified under security software packages and development services. The procurement status is currently in the planning stage, with an anticipated future notice date of 6th October 2025. The contract is expected to commence on 1st January 2026 and conclude on 31st December 2026, with a contract value estimated at £2,500,000. The procurement follows the legal basis outlined in the UK Public General Acts 2023/54 and is above threshold.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in cybersecurity, especially those offering security software packages and development services. It provides a chance for companies to engage with a central government authority, potentially enhancing their reputation and portfolio within the public sector. Firms proficient in delivering high-assurance cybersecurity systems and capable of meeting NCSC's rigorous design guidelines will find this contract particularly well-suited to their capabilities. Engaging in this tender could lead to further opportunities in the government sector, providing stable growth potential for businesses in the cybersecurity industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

R: Service Operations - Garrison Series B Device

Notice Description

Support for Firewall system meeting the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) Design guidelines for high assurance products .

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052200
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026161-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48730000 - Security software package

72212730 - Security software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial.smi@fcdo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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