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UKRI-5992 Detection and Response Service

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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30 Apr 2026 at 10:28

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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09 Apr 2026 at 09:26

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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09 Apr 2026 at 09:23

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, contracting NORMCYBER LIMITED, an SME located in Fareham. The awarded contract titled "UKRI-5992 Detection and Response Service" pertains to the critical continuation of cyber defence services under the IT services category. The procurement was conducted through a direct award method under the legal framework of the UK Procurement Act 2023. The award was active from 29th April 2026, with the contract term starting on 3rd May 2026 and ending on 2nd May 2027, with potential extensions leading to a maximum duration until November 2027. The total contract value is £777,772.80, with a net amount of £648,144.00 GBP.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specializing in cyber security and IT services such as consulting and software development. It highlights the demand for robust cyber defence solutions necessary for public sector organisations like UKRI. Businesses with expertise in providing innovative IT support and services, capable of managing comprehensive cyber defence measures, would find this contract highly suitable. The process allows SMEs to engage significantly within government procurement, thereby encouraging greater participation and partnership opportunities in national security-focused IT initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5992 Detection and Response Service

Notice Description

UK Research and Innovation has a requirement for the continuation of a critical cyber defence service.

Procurement Information

This contract is being awarded under Schedule 5 of the Procurement Act 2023 for the continuation of an existing service, critical for cyber security

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067e7d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039685-2026
Current Stage
Award
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£648,144 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£648,144 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
3 May 2026 - 2 May 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Postcode Area
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

NORMCYBER LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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