Award

Cyber Security Services

TYNE AND WEAR PASSENGER TRANSPORT EXECUTIVE T/A NEXUS

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Award

17 Dec 2025 at 14:49

Award

17 Dec 2025 at 14:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Tyne and Wear Passenger Transport Executive, trading as Nexus, based in Newcastle upon Tyne, has awarded a contract for Cyber Security Services to DARKTRACE HOLDINGS LIMITED. This procurement falls under the industry category of services, specifically focusing on security software packages and hardware installation services. The award date for this tender is 17th December 2025, with the contract starting on 19th December 2025 and lasting until 11th December 2028. The tender process was completed without competition under the direct procurement method due to its classification below the threshold, adhering to special regimes for utilities.

This tender presents lucrative business growth opportunities, predominantly for large enterprises specialising in cyber security services, as demonstrated by the selection of DARKTRACE HOLDINGS LIMITED. However, smaller enterprises may also benefit from contracts and jobs associated with security software packages and hardware installations. Companies operating in regions close to Newcastle upon Tyne or those with experience in serving public utilities might find this procurement especially illustrative of the business potential in supplying cybersecurity solutions to public transport networks.

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Notice Title

Cyber Security Services

Notice Description

Award for the renewal of network cyber security services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f811
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083934-2025
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
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

48730000 - Security software package

51611100 - Hardware installation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£251,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
19 Dec 2025 - 11 Dec 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TYNE AND WEAR PASSENGER TRANSPORT EXECUTIVE T/A NEXUS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@nexus.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE4 5DE
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Arthur's Hill
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DARKTRACE HOLDINGS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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