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Arctic Wolf Renewal 2026-2029

DARTFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

11 May 2026 at 13:56

Award

11 May 2026 at 13:28

Award

27 Apr 2026 at 11:14

Summary of the contracting process

Dartford Borough Council has recently awarded a contract for the "Arctic Wolf Renewal 2026-2029" project, establishing a continuation of a 24x7 managed detection and response service specifically aimed at enhancing cyber protection. The contract was processed as a direct award due to the strategic benefits and cost-efficiency of maintaining the existing Security Operations Centre services, which have been in use for the past three years. The procurement falls under the 'goods' category, specifically for security software, with a formal award status marked as complete as of 11th May 2026. The service is provided by NG-IT LTD, a reseller with existing ties to the previous procurement, thereby ensuring continuity and compatibility. The contract duration spans from 22nd May 2026 to 1st May 2029.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses operating within the cybersecurity sector that can offer comprehensive monitoring and response solutions tailored to public sector needs. While this particular contract has been awarded to an existing supplier due to compatibility requirements, it sets a precedent and demand for businesses capable of delivering similar services, particularly those who can propose innovative enhancements or demonstrate cost-saving solutions. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in security software packages could benefit from seeking partnerships or establishing a portfolio focused on tailored support and compatibility with existing public sector cybersecurity infrastructures.

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Notice Title

Arctic Wolf Renewal 2026-2029

Notice Description

Arctic Wolf 24x7 managed detection and response service for cyber protection.

Procurement Information

This contract is for the continuation of the cyber security 'Security Operations Centre' service that the Council has been using for the last three years. Changing supplier would result in a disproportionate cost to the council due to uninstalling and removing tools and configuration which are already in place. NG-IT were the reseller of the Arctic Wolf software on the original purchase.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068b80
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043069-2026
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
Direct award
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
£176,693 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£176,693 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
21 May 2026 - 1 May 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DARTFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DARTFORD
Postcode
DA1 1DR
Post Town
Dartford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Dartford
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Dartford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NG-IT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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