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

Buyer: PENSION PROTECTION FUND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-157b0b4f-67e4-41ed-8ef4-9e5aa6a9dec7

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## Summary

The Pension Protection Fund has completed a procurement process titled "Darktrace Network Detection and Response", aimed at implementing AI solutions for detecting cyber threats. This contract falls under the industry category of data security software, with a total value of £287,612. The procurement method was selective, executed as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 17 November 2021 and will run until 16 November 2025, with the tender period ending on 4 October 2021, located in Croydon, London.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the cybersecurity and software services sectors, particularly those that offer advanced AI-driven solutions. Companies that excel in delivering innovative data security software and have the capability to support large-scale organisations would be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are also encouraged to explore such opportunities, considering that they are identified as suitable participants in this procurement process.

## Notice

Use of AI to detect unpredictable cyber threats, proactive cyber defence - SaaS solution

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71193102-d36a-4b41-a140-a20cbf21b3d8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 14 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 17 Nov 2021 - 16 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £287,612 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £287,612 |
| 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 | PENSION PROTECTION FUND |
| Locality | CROYDON |
| Post town | Croydon |
| Postcode | CR0 2NA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South |
| ITL 3 | TLI62 Croydon |
| Local authority | Croydon |
| Electoral ward | Fairfield |
| Westminster constituency | Croydon West |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48732000 - Data security software package

## Release History

- 14 Feb 2022 at 13:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71193102-d36a-4b41-a140-a20cbf21b3d8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71193102-d36a-4b41-a140-a20cbf21b3d8
  14th February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ppf.co.uk

## Provenance

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