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Network detection and response (NDR) solution

Victoria and Albert Museum

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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08 Jan 2026 at 16:40

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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11 Dec 2025 at 17:13

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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11 Dec 2025 at 13:57

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Victoria and Albert Museum in London has awarded a contract valued at £167,774, with a gross amount of £201,328.8, to DARKTRACE HOLDINGS LIMITED for the provision of a Network Detection and Response (NDR) solution. This project focuses on enhancing cybersecurity for their entire network, including new sites in East London, and targets the services industry, specifically data security software development. The contract, following a direct award procurement method justified by proprietary technology reasons, is already active as of 23rd December 2025 and is set to run from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028. The museum, a central government public authority, is located on Cromwell Road, London, and remains in the procurement completion stage.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the cybersecurity sector. Companies specialising in innovative cybersecurity solutions, particularly those equipped to handle proprietary systems like Darktrace's NDR technology, could leverage such projects to expand their portfolio and credibility. The need to address evolving cyber threats makes these tenders particularly suitable for businesses with expertise in detecting and mitigating complex digital security challenges. Additionally, there remains potential for contract variation, allowing businesses to adapt and scale their solutions to meet future requirements of the Victoria and Albert Museum's extensive network.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Network detection and response (NDR) solution

Notice Description

We have renewed and expanded our current NDR implementation to include the new East London sites of V&A East Storehouse and V&A East Museum and to ensure our cybersecurity protections cover our entire network of sites. NDR is crucial for modern cybersecurity as it helps identify, respond to, and mitigate sophisticated cyber threats that traditional security measures may overlook. It can identify anomalous activities that may indicate cyber threats, such as malware, insider threats, or lateral movement within the network.

Procurement Information

Justification as set out in the related Transparency Notice

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f3e8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001610-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72212732 - Data security software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£167,774 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£167,774 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Victoria and Albert Museum
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW7 2RL
Postcode Area
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Kensington and Chelsea
Electoral Ward
Brompton & Hans Town
Westminster Constituency
Kensington and Bayswater

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DARKTRACE HOLDINGS LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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