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title: "DDaT26212 - Firewall Protection Licence"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067c50"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-04-02"
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# DDaT26212 - Firewall Protection Licence

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067c50

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by UK Research and Innovation has reached the award stage, with a contract titled "DDaT26212 - Firewall Protection Licence" being granted. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically targeting the security software industry. The location of the procurement is Swindon, UK, and the process was carried out through a direct method without competition, necessitated by the technical nature of the requirements. The contract was signed on 20th March 2026, taking effect from 23rd March 2026 and concluding on 22nd March 2027.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses engaged in the development and supply of security software packages, particularly those capable of delivering advanced firewall protection solutions. Although the tender was awarded without open competition due to technical specifications requiring a specific supplier, it highlights the demand within the central government's public authority segment for specialised IT security services. Companies specialising in this niche sector would be well-advised to explore potential partnerships or subcontracting arrangements for future bids or collaborations with similar organisations.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to an absence of competition for technical reasons, only a particular supplier can supply the goods, services or works required. UKRI had a requirement for Firewall protection license's.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031129-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Mar 2026 - 22 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £24,122 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION |
| Additional buyers | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| 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 | INTERCITY TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48730000 - Security software package

## Release History

- 2 Apr 2026 at 15:38 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031129-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031129-2026
  2nd April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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