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2026 - Security Platform

Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Authority

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Planning

10 Aug 2026 at 12:22

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Authority intends to procure an overarching cloud-based security platform. The solution is intended to align endpoint security with the security tools used within a managed Security Operations Centre, providing more streamlined management of this area for the Service. The requirement is categorised as goods and concerns software packages and information systems. Delivery will support the Authority’s fire and rescue operations, with the buying organisation based in Salisbury. The scope is presented as a single requirement rather than separate service areas. Suppliers offering cloud security platforms, endpoint protection and integration with managed security operations environments should consider this procurement relevant, particularly where they can provide an integrated approach rather than isolated security products.

This procurement is at the planning stage: the Authority has stated an intention to procure and has not issued an invitation to tender. It is structured as one lot and is marked as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. The Authority has planned preliminary market engagement, with completion of an engagement form expected by 21 August 2026. The intended contract period is 18 January 2027 to 17 January 2031, indicating a four-year requirement. The procurement is being developed under the UK Procurement Act 2023. The published information identifies the purchase as a goods requirement for a software-based security platform, but does not set out an expected procurement procedure, evaluation criteria or contract value at this planning stage.

The requirement should suit suppliers with established expertise in cloud-based security platforms, endpoint security and the integration of multiple security tools. Strong candidates are likely to be able to demonstrate how their platform works alongside a managed Security Operations Centre, supports centralised oversight and reduces complexity in the management of endpoint and wider security controls. Relevant capability may include secure cloud architecture, monitoring and operational support, interoperability with existing security tooling, and the ability to provide a coherent platform for a public fire and rescue organisation. The Authority has identified the requirement as suitable for SMEs, so specialist security providers and smaller technology businesses with credible delivery capacity may be well placed to prepare for the future procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2026 - Security Platform

Notice Description

DWFRS requires an overarching, Cloud-based solution that aligns Endpoint Security with Security Tools utilised as part of a managed Security Operations Centre. The aim is to achieve streamlined management of this key area for the Service. Please go to: https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/publictenders to express interest in this market engagement.

Planning Information

Completion of attached form

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e007
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075687-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Aug 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Jan 2027 - 17 Jan 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALISBURY
Postcode
SP1 3NR
Postcode Area
Salisbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Salisbury St Francis & Stratford
Westminster Constituency
Salisbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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