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Internet Breakout to Enforce Web Protection

CIVIL NUCLEAR POLICE AUTHORITY

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07 Aug 2025 at 07:25

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "Internet Breakout to Enforce Web Protection," has been conducted by the Civil Nuclear Police Authority based in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the industry category of antivirus software and involves locations across the UK. It is currently at the award stage, with the contract period scheduled to start on 7th August 2025 and conclude on 30th November 2025. The procurement method employed is a direct award, justified by the need to maintain the current security services during a transition to a new network provider. The value of the award is £38,698.88 GBP, with GCI Network Solutions Limited serving as the supplier.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in cybersecurity solutions, particularly those offering services like antivirus software, web filtering, and intrusion protection. Large-scale suppliers with the capability to deliver comprehensive security solutions and support ongoing updates will find this contract particularly suited to their operations. The ongoing demand for enhanced cybersecurity during network transitions highlights a critical area for growth and engagement for tech providers looking to collaborate with central government agencies such as the Civil Nuclear Police Authority.

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Notice Title

Internet Breakout to Enforce Web Protection

Notice Description

Internet Breakout - To enforce web protection through antivirus, intrusion protection, web filtering and outbreak protection as well as enabling firmware and general updates for the FortiGate. This allows internet access for users to be appropriately protected from unwanted or malicious content.

Procurement Information

CNC are transitioning to a new network provider under our FuNDS project. The need for the Internet Breakout in its current format will not be required when fully transitioned. However, it is crucial for CNC to retain the current services for those sites still to transition, to ensure we remain safe and secure. It is anticipated that the current service will be required for 6 months. Any tender process would prove to be time consuming, disruptive and not cost effective. If we do not continue with the service through Nasstar our network will be vulnerable to security threats. We will lose out on essential security features like intrusion prevention, web filtering and antivirus. We will also expose ourselves to newly discovered vulnerability because we won't have received firmware updates that are designed to detect and mitigate such things malware viruses and data breaches and unauthorised access to sensitive information and data etc.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0582eb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046715-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48761000 - Anti-virus software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£38,698 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
6 Aug 2025 - 30 Nov 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CIVIL NUCLEAR POLICE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@cnc.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CULHAM, ABINGDON, 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

GCI NETWORK SOLUTIONS

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