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UKRI-5185 Extension of Security Operations Feasibility Study

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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16 Dec 2025 at 12:40

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04 Sep 2025 at 16:10

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) involves the extension of the Security Operations Feasibility Study, specifically under contract identifier UKRI-5185. This effort falls within the services category and is being executed primarily in Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently at the Award phase, with the contract active as of 25th September 2025. The project, awarded through a direct procurement method to NormCyber due to technical reasons, is scheduled from 16th December 2025 to 31st March 2026, adhering to Schedule 5 of the Procurement Act 2023.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in cybersecurity and feasibility studies, especially those capable of sustaining the continuity of existing operational data and monitoring services crucial for cyber security compliance. Larger enterprises like NormCyber, which has been awarded the contract, are well-suited for this type of strategic collaboration, assuming the challenge of maintaining ongoing cybersecurity measures without disrupting critical data flows. Moreover, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) might find indirect opportunities for growth by exploring partnerships or subcontracting arrangements in related feasibility and technical studies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5185 Extension of Security Operations Feasibility Study

Notice Description

UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for the extension of the Security Operations Feasibility Study.

Procurement Information

UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for the continuation of a Managed Service Feasibility Study with NormCyber Ltd. As per Schedule 5, paragraph 6a of the Procurement Act 2023, competition is absent for technical reasons: transferring to another supplier would invalidate existing data and disrupt 24/7 monitoring, making continuity essential for cyber security and compliance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05948a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083330-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79314000 - Feasibility study

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£101,050 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
16 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
STFC Procurement
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
01793 442000

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORMCYBER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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