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UKRI-5992 Detection and Response Service

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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09 Apr 2026 at 08:26

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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09 Apr 2026 at 08:23

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, has completed a direct award procurement process for the contract titled "UKRI-5992 Detection and Response Service." The contract was awarded to NORMCYBER LIMITED, located in Fareham, to continue providing critical cyber defence services. The procurement falls under the IT services category, specifically consulting, software development, internet, and support, with a gross contract value of £777,772.80. Key dates include the contract period starting on 3rd May 2026 and ending on 2nd May 2027, with a potential extension to 2nd November 2027. A future signature date is scheduled for 22nd April 2026. The procurement method followed was a direct award, aligning with the Procurement Act 2023 for the continuation of essential services.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those focusing on cyber defence and related technologies. Companies with expertise in providing comprehensive detection and response services would be well-suited to compete in similar procurements. The direct award nature of this contract underscores the importance of establishing ongoing relationships and reputations within the central government procurement ecosystem, highlighting an emphasis on reliability and proven service provision capabilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a focus on cyber security could leverage such opportunities to expand their footprint within the public sector.

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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/032167-2026
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
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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 May 2026 - 2 May 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
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

NORMCYBER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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