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title: "BitDefender 26"
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buyer: "Financial Conduct Authority"
published: "2026-08-13"
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# BitDefender 26

Buyer: Financial Conduct Authority  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3042ceea-968d-4790-9766-cc990c127547

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## Summary

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) procured a 12-month cybersecurity software service: renewal of its Bitdefender security solution for use in information technology environments. The requirement covers endpoint protection and network security, protecting systems, networks and data from a broad range of digital threats. It is a managed or supplied security software service rather than general IT support, classified under security software packages (CPV 48730000). Delivery is for the FCA in London, at 12 Endeavour Square, E20 1JN. The procurement is categorised as a service and concerns the continued provision of Bitdefender within the FCA’s operational IT environment.

The procurement has been completed and was awarded on 9 February 2026. The FCA used a selective call-off from a framework agreement, rather than an open competition. The tender’s estimated value was £50,000, while the awarded contract value was £65,004. The contract runs from 23 February 2026 to 22 February 2027. SOFTCAT LTD - FCA was selected as the supplier. The requirement was evaluated through the framework call-off route; the published information identifies the procurement method and framework arrangement, but does not set out separate quality or price weightings. The award is active and covers the Bitdefender renewal for the stated contract period.

This award indicates established demand from the FCA for enterprise cybersecurity software supporting both endpoint protection and network security. Suppliers seeking comparable future work would need strong capability in supplying or supporting Bitdefender, understanding licensing and annual renewals, and maintaining protection across organisational IT environments. Credibility would also depend on experience with public-sector or regulated customers, reliable account and technical support, and the capacity to manage security software provision for a sizeable institutional environment. The route used was a framework call-off, so businesses would need access to an appropriate framework and the ability to compete under its terms. The FCA’s stated suitability assessment did not identify this requirement as suitable for SMEs or voluntary, community and social enterprises.

## Notice

Annual Contract Renewal of BitDefender for 12 months. Bitdefender is a cybersecurity solution used in I.T environments to protect systems, networks, and data from a wide range of digital threats, providing Endpoint Protection & Network Security.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10b5b326-5012-4f4d-b258-1d6caf608778 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Feb 2026 - 22 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £65,004 |
| 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 | Financial Conduct Authority |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Postcode area | East London |
| Postcode | E20 1JN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |
| Local authority | Newham |
| Electoral ward | Stratford Olympic Park |
| Westminster constituency | Stratford and Bow |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | Softcat Plc |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48730000 - Security software package

## Release History

- 13 Aug 2026 at 07:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10b5b326-5012-4f4d-b258-1d6caf608778

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10b5b326-5012-4f4d-b258-1d6caf608778
  13th August 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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