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The Provision of Cyber Security Services

Submarine Delivery Agency

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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12 May 2026 at 09:32

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

28 Apr 2026 at 15:32

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

14 Apr 2026 at 12:18

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Submarine Delivery Agency has completed a procurement process for the provision of cyber security services, with the contract awarded to Blacksmiths Group Consulting Ltd. The project focuses on transforming naval base cyber security systems in Plymouth following a vulnerability assessment. The process was a direct award due to previous issues with limited bids in earlier tenders. The procurement falls under the defence security operational category, aligned with UK legislation 2023/54, ensuring resilience against insider threats. The contract was signed on 30th April 2026 and will run until 29th April 2027, with a total contract value of GBP 345,600.

This opportunity creates significant prospects for businesses in the cyber security consulting sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises with expertise in IT services, consulting, and system implementation. Those with experience in delivering comprehensive cyber security transformation could have leveraged their skills to support the naval base's operational integrity. Businesses equipped to meet stringent security requirements and achieve milestone objectives defined by the naval base's security team would have been well-positioned to compete. The award underscores the importance of aligning services with specific operational and technical demands within the defence sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of Cyber Security Services

Notice Description

Cyber security consultancy to provide guidance and delivery support for transformation of naval base cyber security following vulnerability assessment and system implementation against insider threat.

Procurement Information

Original tender in 2024 returned only 1 bid. A continuation of cyber security services is required to uphold integrity of the cyber protection of the naval base. With a new scope of work written up by the central security team, the implementation and award of a new contract covering the milestones to acheive optimal cyber resilience was critical to the navaln base.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0681da
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043312-2026
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
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
£288,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£288,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 29 Apr 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
Submarine Delivery Agency
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL2 2BG
Postcode Area
Plymouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
Devonport
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Blacksmiths Group Consulting Ltd

Blacksmiths Group Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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