UKRI-5185 Extension of Security Operations Feasibility Study

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

ContractTermination

08 Jun 2026 at 10:06

Award

08 Jun 2026 at 08:12

Award

16 Dec 2025 at 12:40

Award

04 Sep 2025 at 16:10

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) centred on the extension of the Security Operations Feasibility Study, with the relevant industry category being services. The process was classified under a direct procurement method due to the need for compatibility and continuity with existing services. Located in Swindon, Wiltshire, UKRI managed this tender for NormCyber, based in Fareham, UK. The procurement stage has reached completion as of June 2026, with the awarded contract initially signed on 16th December 2025. The contract period spanned from December 2025 to the end of March 2026, concluding with an implementation end date on May 2026.

This tender presented a significant opportunity for businesses operating in the cybersecurity and IT services industry, especially those with capabilities in providing managed services for continuous monitoring and feasibility studies. As the study required maintaining compatibility with existing operations, suppliers demonstrating technical expertise in maintaining cybersecurity infrastructure could greatly benefit. The focus on a single supplier due to technical reasons highlights the importance of industry-specific knowledge, potentially paving the way for similar opportunities requiring specialised skills in future contracts.

How relevant is this notice?

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

This is due to the need for compatibility and continuity with the existing feasibility study and 24/7 monitoring service already provided by NormCyber.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05948a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053681-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination 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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

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


CPV Codes

50433000 - Calibration services

79314000 - Feasibility study

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£101,050 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£135,720 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Sep 20259 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
Terminated

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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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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