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Digwyddiad Ymgysylltu a Chyflenwyr CymruSOC 2.0 CymruSOC 2.0 Supplier Engagement Event

MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

11 Aug 2026 at 09:28

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process, titled "CymruSOC 2.0 Supplier Engagement Event", focusing on IT services, such as consulting, software development, and support. The contracting authority, located in Merthyr Tydfil, UK, is organising an online engagement event scheduled for 18th August 2026 to discuss this upcoming procurement opportunity with potential suppliers. The procurement aims to establish a framework that will provide Security Operating Centre (SOC) and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) services. Interested parties should note the future tender notice expected by 21st September 2026 and the contract period set to commence on 2nd April 2027, lasting until 1st April 2034. The anticipated value of this procurement is £90 million GBP, with a gross amount of £108 million GBP.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the IT sector, particularly those specialising in cybersecurity services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate due to the suitability criteria outlined. By establishing a framework agreement, the Council seeks to engage a diverse range of service providers, opening the door for collaboration with various public sector organisations across Wales. Businesses able to deliver cutting-edge security solutions and IT consultancy services will find this tender especially advantageous for expanding their market presence while contributing to a high-priority public sector initiative.

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Notice Title

Digwyddiad Ymgysylltu a Chyflenwyr CymruSOC 2.0 CymruSOC 2.0 Supplier Engagement Event

Notice Description

Cyngor Bwrdeistref Sirol Merthyr Tudful a thim CymruSOC fydd yn cynnal digwyddiad ymgysylltu ar-lein i ddarparu gwybodaeth am ein caffaeliad arfaethedig sydd ar y gweill ar gyfer CymruSOC 2.0, sef y trefniant newydd a fydd yn disodli'r ddarpariaeth CymruSOC bresennol. Mae CymruSOC 2.0 yn cael ei dendro gan Gyngor Bwrdeistref Sirol Merthyr Tudful er mwyn sefydlu fframwaith pwrpasol a fydd ar gael i ystod eang o sefydliadau eraill yn y sector cyhoeddus ledled Cymru. Bydd y trefniant a ddyfernir yn darparu gwasanaethau Canolfan Weithrediadau Diogelwch (SOC) a Rheoli Gwybodaeth a Digwyddiadau Diogelwch (SIEM). I ymuno a'r sesiwn, defnyddiwch y ddolen ganlynol: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/37963638632896?p=OoDn5RZJZdNDBKPT4W Meeting ID: 379 636 386 328 96 Passcode: zQ2wy7aJ Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council and the CymruSOC team will be holding an online engagement event to provide some information regarding our planned forthcoming procurement for CymruSOC 2.0, the replacement arrangement for our current CymruSOC provision. CymruSOC 2.0 is being tendered by Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council to establish a dedicated framework that will be available to a wide range of other public sector organisation in Wales. The resulting arrangement will provide Security Operating Centre (SOC) and SIEM services. To join the session please use the following link:Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/37963638632896?p=OoDn5RZJZdNDBKPT4W Meeting ID: 379 636 386 328 96 Passcode: zQ2wy7aJ

Planning Information

Bydd y weminar yn cael ei chynnal ar 18 Awst am 14:00. Defnyddiwch y ddolen ganlynol i ymuno â’r weminar: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/37963638632896?p=OoDn5RZJZdNDBKPT4W Meeting ID: 379 636 386 328 96 Passcode: zQ2wy7aJ The webinar will be held on 18th August at 14:00hrs. Please use this link to joint the webinar - Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/37963638632896?p=OoDn5RZJZdNDBKPT4W Meeting ID: 379 636 386 328 96 Passcode: zQ2wy7aJ

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e0f5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076084-2026
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
£90,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
21 Sep 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2027 - 1 Apr 2034 Over 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
MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH 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
MERTHYR TYDFIL
Postcode
CF47 8AN
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL Wales
Local Authority
Merthyr Tydfil
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare

Further Information

Notice Documents

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