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UKRI- 5555 STFC FortiNDR installation

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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12 Jan 2026 at 14:27

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) as the buying organisation, overseeing the contracting opportunity titled "UKRI- 5555 STFC FortiNDR installation". This process falls under the industry category of "Network management software services" and is designated as a service procurement. The location for this contract is Oxfordshire, UK. The process has reached the Award stage as of 12 January 2026 following an award procedure without prior publication due to the procurement's alignment with existing infrastructure. This contract, valued at GBP 1,288,556.49, was signed on 6 January 2026, marking the completion of the process.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in network management software services to expand their operations through the installation and integration of a Network Detection and Response solution. It is particularly suitable for large enterprises or those already possessing experience in the relevant technological infrastructure, given the seamless integration requirement with pre-existing technology. The tender was awarded to Insight Direct (UK) Ltd, indicating a competitive avenue for similar entities to engage in future similar procurements. Deploying innovative solutions at considerable scales aligns with strategic growth initiatives, enhancing service portfolios within the public sector framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI- 5555 STFC FortiNDR installation

Notice Description

Supply and installation of a new Network Detection and Response (NDR) solution for STFC.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply and installation of a new Network Detection and Response (NDR) solution for STFC. Additional information: This procurement is a call-off on the Health Trust Europe ICT Solutions 3 Framework.

Procurement Information

Previous capital investment in the same technology, providing seamless integration with existing infrastructure.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0603cb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002311-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72511000 - Network management software services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,288,556 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

INSIGHT DIRECT (UK

Further Information

Notice URLs

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