Autonomous Network and Email Security

LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE AND RUTLAND COMBINED FIRE AUTHORITY

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22 Jun 2026 at 11:21

Summary of the contracting process

The Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Combined Fire Authority has recently completed a procurement process titled "Autonomous Network and Email Security." This contract was awarded as part of a sub-central government initiative in Leicester, United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the "goods" category, specifically targeting networking software packages. The process was completed using a limited procurement method due to its status below the threshold for open competition. The contract commenced on 1st June 2026 and is set to run until 31st May 2030. It was signed on 26th May 2026, with a total contract value of approximately £167,961.51 excluding VAT.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cybersecurity, particularly those focused on network and email security solutions. Darktrace Holdings Limited, a large-scale supplier located in Cambridge, was awarded the contract, indicating a preference for experienced, well-established firms in this industry. Businesses with innovative security solutions and a strong track record in public sector projects would be well-positioned to compete in similar future procurement opportunities. Given the project's emphasis on autonomous technology, companies at the forefront of AI-driven security technologies may find particularly fertile ground for growth and collaboration with public authorities.

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Notice Title

Autonomous Network and Email Security

Notice Description

Autonomous Network and Email Security 4 year license

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b9fe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058456-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48210000 - Networking software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£167,961 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE AND RUTLAND COMBINED FIRE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE4 3BU
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Charnwood
Electoral Ward
Birstall West
Westminster Constituency
Mid Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DARKTRACE HOLDINGS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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