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Cyber Security 4

GOVERNMENT COMMERCIAL AGENCY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

10 Jul 2026 at 10:52

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

07 Jul 2026 at 09:20

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Government Commercial Agency in Liverpool, United Kingdom, is currently in the planning stage for the procurement process titled "Cyber Security 4". This initiative falls under the IT services industry category, with a focus on consulting, software development, internet, and support. It is part of a larger framework agreement under the Procurement Act 2023 that aims to provide contracting authorities with comprehensive cyber security services. The main procurement category is services, and the project is valued at £3 billion, with a gross amount of £3.6 billion. Essential milestones include a pre-market engagement scheduled for 1st October 2027, and the tender is set for a future notice release by 18th October 2027. The anticipated contract period will begin on 1st April 2028 and conclude on 31st March 2036.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering IT services related to cyber security. It offers the chance to be part of an extensive framework agreement that will replace the existing Cyber Security Services 3 Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). Companies specialising in IT consulting, software development, and internet-related support are particularly well-suited to compete for this opportunity. Engaging in this procurement process could significantly enhance business development for eligible SMEs, given the substantial contract value and the long-term nature of the agreement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cyber Security 4

Notice Description

This RM3764.4 Cyber Security 4 let under Procurement Act 2023 gives contracting authorities access to cyber security services. It will replace the existing Cyber Security Services 3 DPS - https://www.gca.gov.uk/agreements/RM3764.3. When contacting GCA regarding this agreement, please ensure that you reference the agreement details in all correspondence.

Planning Information

Pre-market engagement will take place prior to the ITT release. All relevant information will be published on GCA website https://www.gca.gov.uk/agreements/RM3764.4

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c4da
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065090-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£3,000,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
18 Oct 20272 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2028 - 31 Mar 2036 Over 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
GOVERNMENT COMMERCIAL AGENCY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 9PP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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