--- title: "Provision of IT Security Solutions (2025)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0563e4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0563e4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0563e4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0563e4.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE ROYAL NAVY" published: "2025-12-12" --- # Provision of IT Security Solutions (2025) Buyer: NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE ROYAL NAVY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0563e4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0563e4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0563e4.json) ## Summary The National Museum of the Royal Navy, based in Portsmouth, has completed its tender process for procuring IT Security Solutions for 2025. This procurement aims to enhance visibility, understanding, and responsiveness to cyber threats by complementing existing security measures. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, divided into three lots: Managed Detect and Response (MDR), Email Security Solution, and Microsoft 365 Identity Security Solution. The tender process has concluded with contracts commencing from 30th September 2025, lasting for an initial three-year term and potentially extending for two additional years based on satisfactory performance. Participating businesses have the opportunity to provide advanced IT security solutions, integrating with Microsoft 365 services. This tender, valued at £282,000 gross, suits large-scale IT service providers, particularly those specialising in software development and consulting. With an emphasis on enhancing cybersecurity measures, companies offering robust threat detection, email security, and identity protection are positioned to benefit from this venture. The awarded contracts provide a substantial chance for growth, solidifying business relationships with the central government body and demonstrating capabilities in managing large-scale IT projects effectively. ## Notice The National Museum of the Royal Navy (NMRN) has reviewed its current cyber security stack and is looking to implement further measures to protect its systems, data and people. Solutions to be implemented should complement current security measures and enhance our visibility, understanding and response to cyber threats within the IT environment. The NMRN is reviewing its supply arrangements to ensure that it is aware of what the market currently has to offer and is in a position to select a supplier that is best able to deliver the National Museum's requirements over the next 3 - 5 years. The tender is split into three lots, which were able to be awarded either as a whole, multiples or as single awards upon evaluation. ### Lot Information Lot 1- Managed Detect and Response (MDR) The NMRN is seeking a Managed Detect and Response (MDR) service to monitor activity across its IT estate and detect potential cyber threats. Full details in the ITT Renewal: 3 Year Initial Contract, with option to extend for further 2 years with satisfactory performance. Email Security Solution The NMRN uses Microsoft 365 Exchange for email services and the solution will need to be able to support this. The email security solution should also integrate with other security solutions, such as EDR, NDR and identity security solutions to enhance visibility of threats and help inform detection and response. Current contract is due to end in October 2025. Renewal: 3 Year Initial Contract, with option to extend for further 2 years with satisfactory performance. Lot 3- Microsoft 365 Identity Security Solution The NMRN uses Microsoft 365 services throughout the business. This includes, Exchange, Azure/Entra, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint and OneDrive, Dynamics 365, Power Platform and Power BI. Entra Single Sign On is also configured on a number of 3rd party services. The identity security solution to be implemented should support these services to help monitor and protect accounts against malicious activity and compromise. Full details are in the ITT. Current contract concludes in October 2025. Renewal: 3 Year Initial Contract, with option to extend for further 2 years with satisfactory performance. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082274-2025 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Dec 2025 | | Submission deadline | 18 Aug 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 27 Nov 2025 | | Contract period | 2 Dec 2025 - 2 Dec 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £235,000 | | Lots value | £235,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £210,417 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE ROYAL NAVY | | Locality | PORTSMOUTH | | Post town | Portsmouth | | Postcode | PO1 3NH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth | | Local authority | Portsmouth | | Electoral ward | Charles Dickens | | Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 2 | | Supplier names | BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES; GRANT THORNTON UK ADVISORY & TAX | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 48700000 - Software package utilities - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 12 Dec 2025 at 08:51 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082274-2025 - 8 Aug 2025 at 14:19 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047358-2025 - 6 Aug 2025 at 15:08 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046653-2025 - 31 Jul 2025 at 13:46 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044810-2025 - 31 Jul 2025 at 13:17 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044783-2025 - 28 Jul 2025 at 13:17 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043494-2025 - 22 Jul 2025 at 14:51 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042116-2025 - 22 Jul 2025 at 13:35 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042043-2025 - 22 Jul 2025 at 13:28 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042039-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082274-2025 12th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047358-2025 8th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046653-2025 6th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044810-2025 31st July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044783-2025 31st July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043494-2025 28th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042116-2025 22nd July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042043-2025 22nd July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042039-2025 22nd July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-3381 Appendix 1 for relevant tabs to complete for the Lot you are submitting for. - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-3382 Main ITT Document. - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-3531 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-3620 Standard Terms and Conditions Sample - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-3650 Clarification Points Schedule 2 Dated 31 July 2025 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-4079 Issue 3 of Clarification Questions and Responses - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-4155 Final Issue of Clarifications (Issue 4) ## Notice URLs - http://www.bytes.co.uk - http://www.grantthornton.co.uk - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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