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title: "UKRI-5185 Extension of Security Operations Feasibility Study"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059489"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)"
published: "2025-09-04"
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# UKRI-5185 Extension of Security Operations Feasibility Study

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059489

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## Summary

The contracting process led by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) involved the direct award of the project titled "UKRI-5185 Extension of Security Operations Feasibility Study". This procurement process is part of the services industry category and is located in Swindon, Wiltshire, under the central government public authority. The contract period is set between 1st October 2025 and 31st March 2026. The procurement stage is in the Award phase, with an upcoming milestone for signature due on 15th September 2025. The procurement method utilised is a direct award due to technical reasons, ensuring that continuity of the ongoing Managed Service Feasibility Study with NormCyber Ltd. is maintained to avoid disruption in security and compliance measures.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cyber security services, particularly those capable of handling projects requiring ongoing data integrity and 24/7 monitoring. Companies with SME status are considered suitable for this procurement. The tender's focus on a feasibility study offers scope for expertise in technical security solutions and compliance processes, potentially benefiting firms looking to expand their government contracts portfolio or specialise in high-security environments. This procurement is ideally suited for businesses like NormCyber, who are familiar with the complexities of maintaining consistent security operations within government frameworks.

## Notice

UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for the extension of the Security Operations Feasibility Study.

### Procurement Information

UK Research and Innovation had a requirement for the continuation of a Managed Service Feasibility Study with NormCyber Ltd. As per Schedule 5, paragraph 6a of the Procurement Act 2023, competition is absent for technical reasons: transferring to another supplier would invalidate existing data and disrupt 24/7 monitoring, making continuity essential for cyber security and compliance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054084-2025 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £135,720 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI) |
| Locality | SWINDON, WILTSHIRE |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| 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 | NORMCYBER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79314000 - Feasibility study

## Release History

- 4 Sep 2025 at 16:09 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054084-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054084-2025
  4th September 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.ukri.org/

## Provenance

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