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title: "Network Detection and Response"
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# Network Detection and Response

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-07a41c03-c280-46c9-a3ca-594817ba9697

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Network Detection and Response" was conducted by the Met Office, based in Exeter, England. This contract, categorised under software package and information systems (CPV 48000000), covers the South West region of the United Kingdom. The contracting process was selective, executed as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 15th July 2025, with the contract commencing on 30th July 2025 and scheduled to end on 29th July 2028. The procurement process is at the Award stage and has been awarded to SOFTCAT LTD, with a total contract value of £594,752.10.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the software and IT systems sector, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive network detection and response solutions. Suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), this contract allows businesses to expand their portfolio by collaborating with a notable public entity like the Met Office. Companies specialising in creating robust and reliable information systems may find this procurement particularly beneficial, given the extensive duration and region-specific focus of the contract. The process showcases the importance of framework agreements in public sector procurement, allowing for streamlined competitive selections.

## Notice

Network Detection and Response

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69b439bb-9595-4e69-a301-b24522ec79e7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 29 Jul 2025 - 29 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £594,752 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £594,752 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MET OFFICE |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX1 3PB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Pinhoe |
| Westminster constituency | Exmouth and Exeter East |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2025 at 09:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69b439bb-9595-4e69-a301-b24522ec79e7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69b439bb-9595-4e69-a301-b24522ec79e7
  5th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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