---
title: "Darktrace Enterprise System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05fbea"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-12-22"
---

# Darktrace Enterprise System

Buyer: SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05fbea

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Darktrace Enterprise System" was completed by Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, a public body governed by public law in the UK health sector. This tender falls under the software package and information systems category, specifically aimed at enhancing cyber security for the trust. Although initiated without prior publication, the process led to the awarding of a contract valued at £525,000 to Softcat PLC. The contract became active on 1st November 2025, following the award decision tagged on 22nd December 2025. The procurement followed a limited method, justified by a technical rationale indicating a lack of competition due to the unique capabilities required.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in cyber security solutions within the healthcare industry. The contract was awarded directly without a public call for competition, indicating the importance of establishing a strong reputation and relationships with entities like the NHS for future opportunities. Large-scale suppliers similar to Softcat PLC, with proven expertise in information systems and the ability to meet specific technical demands, would be well-suited to engage in such procurements. Businesses looking to expand their footprint in public sector contracts could benefit from similar requirements across different NHS trusts.

## Notice

Provision of Darktrace Enterprise System

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Darktrace Enterprise System for Somerset NHS Foundation Trust for cyber security.

### Procurement Information

Direct award against NHS Shared Business Services for Darktrace Enterprise System for 5 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085549-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £525,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOMERSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 5DA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bishop's Hull & Taunton West |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | TLK2 Dorset and Somerset |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 48800000 - Information systems and servers

## Release History

- 22 Dec 2025 at 16:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085549-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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