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Supply of Secure Data Transfer Solution

CELL THERAPY CATAPULT LIMITED

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24 Mar 2026 at 11:33

Summary of the contracting process

Cell Therapy Catapult Limited, a sub-central government public authority based in London, has completed the procurement process for a secure data transfer solution. The contract, titled "Supply of Secure Data Transfer Solution," focuses on providing software to enable authenticated transfer and backup of instrument data, facilitating external access for collaborators. Awarded on the 23rd of March 2026, the contract runs until the 22nd of March 2029, covering services related to business transaction software, database software, and software support. The procurement method utilised was a direct approach, conducted without competition due to being below threshold.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in software supply and support services, particularly those focused on secure data solutions. Storm Technologies Limited, a small to medium enterprise from Watford, successfully secured the contract, underscoring opportunities for SMEs to engage with public sector projects. Businesses with expertise in providing robust data transfer systems and network solutions are well-positioned to compete in similar future procurement exercises, enhancing their visibility and offerings within the governmental sector.

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Notice Title

Supply of Secure Data Transfer Solution

Notice Description

The specialised OPSWAT secure data-transfer solution enabling authenticated transfer and backup of instrument data. It provides controlled external access for collaborator users who cannot access CGTC's internal network and fills a technical capability gap required for project delivery.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06727e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026709-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48400000 - Business transaction and personal business software package

48600000 - Database and operating software package

72261000 - Software support services

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£78,450 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Mar 2026 - 22 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CELL THERAPY CATAPULT LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 9RT
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
London Bridge & West Bermondsey
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STORM TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

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