---
title: "Provision of a Security Operations Centre (SOC)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03de92"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CARDIFF METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY"
published: "2023-07-04"
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# Provision of a Security Operations Centre (SOC)

Buyer: CARDIFF METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03de92

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## Summary

The Cardiff Metropolitan University has awarded a contract for the provision of a Security Operations Centre (SOC) to Waterstons Limited. The tender, titled "Provision of a Security Operations Centre (SOC)", falls under the services category with a focus on security software development services. The procurement method used was a selective procedure, and the contract has been awarded and is currently active, with a total value of £590,000. The deadline for the tender was on 2023-06-22.

This contract awarded by Cardiff Metropolitan University presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in security software development services to engage in the provision of a Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platform, Security Operations Centre (SOC), and Managed Detection & Response (MDR) service. Companies with expertise in cybersecurity solutions would be well-suited to compete in this tender, aiming to enhance their capabilities and establish valuable partnerships.

## Notice

The award of a call off contract that relates to the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) RM3764.3 Cyber Security Services 3 Dynamic Purchasing System.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of a Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platform, Security Operations Centre (SOC) and Managed Detection & Response (MDR) service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018973-2023 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jun 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £590,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CARDIFF METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF5 2YB |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Llandaff |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff West |
| Delivery location | TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72212730 - Security software development services

## Release History

- 4 Jul 2023 at 11:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018973-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/procurement/
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:021814-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0259

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