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2026 - Security Platform

DORSET & WILTSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY

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Planning

10 Aug 2026 at 11:22

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Authority is initiating a procurement process titled "2026 - Security Platform" in the planning stage. This process involves the acquisition of a cloud-based security solution designed to align endpoint security with tools used within a managed Security Operations Centre. The primary industry category is software packages and information systems, and the procurement is tagged under the goods category. Interested parties must note the upcoming deadline of 21st August 2026 for completing the engagement form. The contract location is within the UK, specifically in Salisbury, and the planned contract period extends from 18th January 2027 to 17th January 2031.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth in businesses specialising in cybersecurity software and services, particularly those experienced in integrated and cloud solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have the opportunity to participate, making it an attractive proposition for businesses aiming to deepen their foothold in public service contracts. Companies that develop security platforms or offer managed security operations solutions would find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities, provided they can deliver a streamlined solution aligned with the fire and rescue authority's requirements.

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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 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
21 Aug 20262 weeks to go
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
Post Town
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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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