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Cyber Security Operations Centre (SOC) and SIEM Services

NATIONAL ENERGY SYSTEM OPERATOR LIMITED

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Planning

22 May 2026 at 15:40

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is initiated by the NATIONAL ENERGY SYSTEM OPERATOR LIMITED, located in Wokingham, United Kingdom. The tender titled "Cyber Security Operations Centre (SOC) and SIEM Services" is currently in the planning stage and falls under the services category, specifically involving security software and IT services. The procurement will involve a competitive flexible procedure. Key dates include the publication of the planned procurement notice on 22nd May 2026, with the contract period set to start on 4th July 2027 and end on 4th July 2031, with a potential extension until 2034. A future notice is expected by 4th January 2027.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in managed security operations, cyber security, and IT services. Companies that can provide continuous monitoring, threat detection, and response services stand to benefit. The procurement is above the threshold, indicating a substantial contract size that could enhance business growth. Firms adept in delivering high-quality security software and information technology services will be well-suited to compete in this competitive process. This is an excellent opportunity for businesses looking to expand their footprint in the public sector's cybersecurity domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cyber Security Operations Centre (SOC) and SIEM Services

Notice Description

Managed SOC and SIEM services for continuous monitoring, threat detection, and response

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a22d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048245-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

48730000 - Security software package

72222300 - Information technology services

79710000 - Security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Jan 20278 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Jul 2027 - 4 Jul 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL ENERGY SYSTEM OPERATOR LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOKINGHAM
Postcode
RG41 5BN
Post Town
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wokingham
Electoral Ward
Winnersh
Westminster Constituency
Wokingham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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