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title: "Set up and operation of a Security Operations Centre"
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# Set up and operation of a Security Operations Centre

Buyer: TRADE REMEDIES AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fbcce1f6-12f7-4493-8675-7ebbc063f634

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Trade Remedies Authority, involved the setup and operation of a Security Operations Centre, classified under IT services such as consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The service, valued at £66,000, entails security monitoring and management using Microsoft Sentinel. The buying organisation is located in Reading, England, with postal code RG1 7EB. This procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with BeMa Cyber Tech Limited selected as the supplier on 11th June 2026. The contract period runs from 15th June 2026 to 14th June 2027, and the procurement was conducted as a direct single tender action due to being below the threshold, making it particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender presents an opportunity for SMEs in the IT services industry to engage with public sector clients, offering specialised skills in security operations and management. The contract requires expertise in security monitoring, incident management, and a solid understanding of Microsoft Sentinel. Companies skilled in IT support and cybersecurity could find this contract advantageous for business expansion. Organisations that can provide dedicated, business hours support will particularly benefit from such contracts, reinforcing their experience and portfolio within the public sector landscape.

## Notice

The set up and operation of a Security Operations Centre to provide security monitoring, analysis and reporting for the Future Trade Remedies Service. Service to include dedicated, business hours security monitoring, alert-based incident management, and response capability using Microsoft Sentinel as the primary SIEM and SOAR platform.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/121a6fce-93f3-4bf5-bd61-55bfbf8552d7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 29 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 14 Jun 2026 - 14 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £66,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £66,000 |
| 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 | TRADE REMEDIES AUTHORITY |
| Locality | READING |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG1 7EB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | Reading |
| Electoral ward | Abbey |
| Westminster constituency | Reading Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BEMA CYBER TECH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 13 Jul 2026 at 16:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/121a6fce-93f3-4bf5-bd61-55bfbf8552d7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/121a6fce-93f3-4bf5-bd61-55bfbf8552d7
  13th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/trade-remedies-authority

## Provenance

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