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Award

29 Jun 2026 at 14:11

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for network security services was conducted by Fenland District Council, located in March, United Kingdom. The tender, titled "Network Security," fell under the IT services category, specifically involving consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The contract, valued at £107,796.69, was awarded to DARKTRACE HOLDINGS LIMITED and covers the period from 30th June 2026 to 29th June 2029. The procurement method used was direct, below the threshold, without competition, focusing on the sub-central government public authority segment. The award stage has been completed, highlighting a strategic partnership to bolster network security infrastructure.

This tender presents a robust opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services and cybersecurity to understand how their services might align with public sector requirements. While this specific contract was direct and below the threshold, businesses of various sizes, particularly those with expertise in network monitoring and traffic analysis, could find similar opportunities by aligning with entities like Fenland District Council. Such opportunities can promote growth by tapping into ongoing government contracts focusing on critical infrastructure security enhancements.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Network Security

Notice Description

Procurement of Dark Trace as Network Security provider including the monitoring of network traffic and usage patterns by way of exemption. 30/06/2026 - 29/06/2029 Total Contract Value = PS107,796.69

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bf4d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060847-2026
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
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£107,796 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
29 Jun 2026 - 29 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FENLAND DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MARCH
Postcode
PE15 8NQ
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Fenland
Electoral Ward
March North
Westminster Constituency
North East Cambridgeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DARKTRACE HOLDINGS

Further Information

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