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DDaT26212 - Firewall Protection Licence

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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02 Apr 2026 at 15:38

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by UK Research and Innovation has reached the award stage, with a contract titled "DDaT26212 - Firewall Protection Licence" being granted. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically targeting the security software industry. The location of the procurement is Swindon, UK, and the process was carried out through a direct method without competition, necessitated by the technical nature of the requirements. The contract was signed on 20th March 2026, taking effect from 23rd March 2026 and concluding on 22nd March 2027.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses engaged in the development and supply of security software packages, particularly those capable of delivering advanced firewall protection solutions. Although the tender was awarded without open competition due to technical specifications requiring a specific supplier, it highlights the demand within the central government's public authority segment for specialised IT security services. Companies specialising in this niche sector would be well-advised to explore potential partnerships or subcontracting arrangements for future bids or collaborations with similar organisations.

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Notice Title

DDaT26212 - Firewall Protection Licence

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required. UKRI had a requirement for Firewall protection license's.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067c50
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031129-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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


CPV Codes

48730000 - Security software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£24,122 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Mar 2026 - 22 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
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

INTERCITY TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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