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title: "Project Libra AI security support"
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# Project Libra AI security support

Buyer: FCA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d1dcd5f0-2ff8-4ed3-b70e-db08566b8c68

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## Summary

The FCA procured AI security support for Project Libra. The requirement is a low-latency, context-aware guardrail solution that can identify AI-specific threats and support thorough security reviews of applications assessed by the FCA. This is a specialist technology and security service, classified under research and development services for security and defence materials (CPV 73400000). Delivery is in London, at or associated with the FCA’s office at 12 Endeavour Square, London E20 1JN. The buying organisation is the FCA. The work concerns practical protection and assurance for AI applications, rather than general software development or broad cyber-security services. Suppliers relevant to this requirement would therefore include firms providing AI security controls, application assurance, threat detection and specialist technology consultancy.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded. The FCA used a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The tender submission deadline was 1 May 2026 at 12:00. The tender’s estimated value was £50,000, while the award value was £100,000. The contract was awarded to SOFTCAT LTD - FCA on 5 May 2026. The awarded contract runs from 11 May 2026 to 10 May 2027. The procurement is for services and was not presented as suitable for SMEs or voluntary, community and social enterprises. The outcome is one active award to SOFTCAT LTD - FCA. The requirement was evaluated through the framework call-off route, with the published procurement information describing the intended solution and its AI-security purpose.

For suppliers that did not win this award, the procurement demonstrates a defined FCA demand for AI application security and contextual controls. A credible competitor for a future requirement of this kind would need demonstrable capability in identifying AI-specific threats, applying low-latency security guardrails and reviewing applications thoroughly in a regulated environment. It would also need to translate security controls into practical support for the organisation’s application assessment process, rather than offering only generic cyber-security advice. The call-off route indicates that framework access and the ability to respond through an established purchasing arrangement are commercially important. The buyer’s indication that the work is not suitable for SMEs or VCSEs suggests that substantial specialist capability, delivery capacity and relevant organisational experience would be expected.

## Notice

Finding a low latency, contextual guardrail solution that understands AI-specific threats to ensure a secured, thorough review of all applications the FCA reviews

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d296690-8730-485d-9ebc-b3700dc46366 |
| 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 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 11 May 2026 - 10 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| 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 | FCA |
| 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 LTD - FCA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73400000 - Research and Development services on security and defence materials

## Release History

- 13 Aug 2026 at 07:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d296690-8730-485d-9ebc-b3700dc46366

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d296690-8730-485d-9ebc-b3700dc46366
  13th August 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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