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title: "UKRI DDaT19195 - Darktrace Enterprise Immune System Technology - 36 Month Commitment - 2160 Devices"
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# UKRI DDaT19195 - Darktrace Enterprise Immune System Technology - 36 Month Commitment - 2160 Devices

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8715cf06-7b2c-4479-9b27-ac2821d71b5e

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## Summary

The procurement process involved UK Shared Business Services Limited as the buying organisation, which awarded the contract titled "UKRI DDaT19195 - Darktrace Enterprise Immune System Technology - 36 Month Commitment - 2160 Devices." This contract falls under the security software category and was delivered to the Centre for Ecology & Hydrology in Midlothian, England. The process was initiated through a selective procurement method as part of a framework agreement, with the contract period commencing on 1st August 2019 and concluding on 31st July 2022. The award was announced on 30th July 2019, with a contract value of £194,868.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in security software and related services, particularly those offering advanced cyber defence technologies, software development, and systems integration. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in these sectors may find this a suitable opportunity for growth, as the procurement has been made through a framework, suggesting a more streamlined process for potential future contracts of similar nature.

## Notice

This award is for the purchase of Darktrace Enterprise Immune System Technology, which is an advanced cyber defense technology powered by machine learning and AI algorithms. This includes a 36 month licence subscription for 2160 devices. This software was procured via direct award call off on the KCS framework agreement and was awarded to Softcat PLC. The product will be delivered to the UKRI-NERC, Centre for Ecology & Hydrology, Midlothian

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a83724ae-b0c9-422a-b1e3-ca44964d16cc |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Aug 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jul 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2019 - 31 Jul 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £194,868 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £194,868 |
| 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 | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48730000 - Security software package
- 72212730 - Security software development services
- 72212731 - File security software development services
- 72212732 - Data security software development services
- 72268000 - Software supply services

## Release History

- 2 Aug 2019 at 11:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a83724ae-b0c9-422a-b1e3-ca44964d16cc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a83724ae-b0c9-422a-b1e3-ca44964d16cc
  2nd August 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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