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title: "NW3071 - Various Licences"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06479f"
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# NW3071 - Various Licences

Buyer: NORTHUMBRIAN WATER LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06479f

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## Summary

Northumbrian Water Limited has initiated a public procurement process to appoint partners for providing various cyber security licensing and support services across the organisation. The procurement, under tender reference NW3071, encompasses critical security technologies and is categorised under the services industry. The contracting process is active, focusing on provisions expected to start in 2026, with tenders to be submitted by 9 March 2026 and awards announced shortly thereafter. The contract is divided into four lots, each covering different aspects of cyber security, and offers an initial three-year period with an option to extend for an additional three years. The procurement method is an open, competitive flexible procedure, involving electronic submissions managed via the Ariba portal.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies in the IT and cyber security sectors. Companies experienced in delivering licencing solutions, such as the Zscaler, Forticare, and Mimecast products, stand to gain significant engagements through this contract. SMEs are especially encouraged to apply, given the nature of the lots and criteria focused on price. Participating in this tender not only allows businesses to form strategic partnerships with a major utility firm like Northumbrian Water Limited but also secures long-term collaboration possibilities. Furthermore, the structured lots create specialised segments where focused expertise can be leveraged, thus catering to firms proficient in specific cyber security and software support solutions.

## Notice

Northumbrian Water Limited (NWL) seeks to appoint a partner/s to provide cyber security licensing and associated support services across a suite of critical security technologies used throughout the organisation. NWL is seeking the provision of licences either directly from the technology vendors or through an approved reseller NWL is looking to appoint partner/s who can support the organisation's current and future cyber security requirements over the next three years, with the option to extend the contract for a further three years. The contract has been split into the following Lots: Lot 1 - Zscaler Cloud-Based Web Filtering Licences & Support Lot 2 - Forticare Support Services for Fortinet Infrastructure Lot 3 - Mimecast Internet and Email Security / Firewall Licences & Support Lot 4 - Strumap Flushing Designer Licences & Support The scope of work to be undertaken by the successful bidders is anticipated to be as follows: Provide NWL with the required licences (directly or via an authorised reseller) to maintain the secure and compliant operation of the relevant platforms and services. Work collaboratively with NWL's Cyber Security and IT teams to ensure licences, service tiers, and contract arrangements meet business and operational requirements. Offer access to experienced resources capable of providing effective licence management, optimisation, best-practice guidance, and product expertise. Ensure seamless support arrangements, including access to updates, patches, and technical assistance aligned to the licensing model. Assist in maintaining a stable operational environment through timely renewal, lifecycle management, usage reporting, and escalation of issues where required. Provide clear, accurate, and auditable reporting relating to licences, consumption, support activity, and renewal cycles. Northumbrian Water Limited (NWL) seeks to appoint a partner/s to provide cyber security licensing and associated support services across a suite of critical security technologies used throughout the organisation. NWL is seeking the provision of licences either directly from the technology vendors or through an approved reseller NWL is looking to appoint partner/s who can support the organisation's current and future cyber security requirements over the next three years, with the option to extend the contract for a further three years. The contract has been split into the following Lots: Lot 1 - Zscaler Cloud-Based Web Filtering Licences & Support Lot 2 - Forticare Support Services for Fortinet Infrastructure Lot 3 - Mimecast Internet and Email Security / Firewall Licences & Support Lot 4 - Strumap Flushing Designer Licences & Support The scope of work to be undertaken by the successful bidders is anticipated to be as follows: Provide NWL with the required licences (directly or via an authorised reseller) to maintain the secure and compliant operation of the relevant platforms and services. Work collaboratively with NWL's Cyber Security and IT teams to ensure licences, service tiers, and contract arrangements meet business and operational requirements. Offer access to experienced resources capable of providing effective licence management, optimisation, best-practice guidance, and product expertise. Ensure seamless support arrangements, including access to updates, patches, and technical assistance aligned to the licensing model. Assist in maintaining a stable operational environment through timely renewal, lifecycle management, usage reporting, and escalation of issues where required. Provide clear, accurate, and auditable reporting relating to licences, consumption, support activity, and renewal cycles. Below is an overview of the core components for each Lot within this tendering exercise. Lot 1 - Zscaler Cloud Based Web Filtering Fx Product - Zscaler License type - Endpoint per user Quantity - 3500 Unit - Each Length - 3 Years - (option to extend for 3 years) Pricing type - Unit price License Type - Annual Premium Support Services Quantity - 1 Unit - Annual Length - 3 years - (option to extend for 3 years) Pricing Type - Lump sum Lot 2 - Foritcare Support Fx Product - FortiGate License Type - see xls spreadsheet in Ariba Lot 3 - Mimecast Internet and Email Security/Firewall Fx Product - Mimecast License Type - Mimecast S1 Quantity - 4000 Unit - Each Length - 3 Years - (option to extend for 3 years) Pricing type - Unit price License Type - DMARC Analyzer - T4 Quantity - 5 Unit - Each Length - 3 Years - (option to extend for 3 years) Pricing type - Unit price License Type - Add On - Secure Messaging (Per User) Quantity - 250 Unit - Each Length - 3 Years - (option to extend for 3 years) Pricing type - Unit price License Type - Advanced Support Quantity - 1 Unit - Annual Length - 3 Years - (option to extend for 3 years) Pricing type - Lump sum Lot 4 - Strumap Flushing Designer Licences and Support Fx Product - NPS Strumap Flushing Designer CRM: 103338 (Version 5.4.3.029) The details the start dates of our current contracts on the above lots are listed below Lot 1 - Zscaler Cloud Based Web Filtering Fx Contract start - 18/04/2026 Lot 2 - Lot 2 - Foritcare Support Fx Contract start- 23/06/2026 Lot 3 - Mimecast Internet and Email Security/Firewall Fx Contract start- 30/04/2026 Lot 4 - Strumap Flushing Designer Licences and Support Fx Contract start - 1/06/2026 Please note existing licences across the four Lots expire on different dates; therefore, NWL requires all new agreements to be co-terminous with a unified contract end date of 22/06/2029, with an option to extend to 22/06/2032. Bidders must ensure that any additional months required to align contract end dates are reflected within their pricing. The requirement in months for each lot are as follows : Lot 1 - 38 months Lot 2 - 36 months Lot 3 - 38 months Lot 4 - 37 months

### Lot Information

Zscaler Cloud Based Web Filtering

Zcscaler cloud based web filtering licenses 1. Subscription to business edition x3500 2. Annual Premium Support Services x1

Options: NWL are seeking to award contracts for 3 years with an option to extend for 3 years.

Renewal: Initial term 3 years with an option to extend for a further 3 years (maximum contract length 6 years in total).

Forticare support

FortiGate - license type pending

Options: NWL are seeking to award contracts for 3 years with an option to extend for 3 years.

Renewal: Initial term 3 years with an option to extend for a further 3 years (maximum contract length 6 years in total).

Mimecast Internet and Email Security/Firewall

Mimecast 1. Mimecast S1 x4000 2. DMARC Analyzer - T4 x5 3. Add On - Secure Messaging (Per User) x250 4. Advanced Support x1

Options: NWL are seeking to award contracts for 3 years with an option to extend for 3 years.

Renewal: .

Strumap Flushing Designer Licences and Support

NPS Strumap Flushing Designer CRM: 103338 version 5.4.3.029

Options: NWL are seeking to award contracts for 3 years with an option to extend for 3 years.

Renewal: .

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010274-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 May 2026 - 22 Jun 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,200,000 |
| Lots value | £1,200,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHUMBRIAN WATER LIMITED |
| Locality | PITY ME |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5FJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Framwellgate and Newton Hall |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC2 Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear, TLH14 Suffolk CC, TLH3 Essex |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48218000 - License management software package
- 72261000 - Software support services

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2026 at 09:45 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010274-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010274-2026
  5th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://s1.ariba.com

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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