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title: "UKRI-5992 Detection and Response Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067e7d"
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published: "2026-04-30"
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# UKRI-5992 Detection and Response Service

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067e7d

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## Summary

The procurement process involves UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire, contracting NORMCYBER LIMITED, an SME located in Fareham. The awarded contract titled "UKRI-5992 Detection and Response Service" pertains to the critical continuation of cyber defence services under the IT services category. The procurement was conducted through a direct award method under the legal framework of the UK Procurement Act 2023. The award was active from 29th April 2026, with the contract term starting on 3rd May 2026 and ending on 2nd May 2027, with potential extensions leading to a maximum duration until November 2027. The total contract value is £777,772.80, with a net amount of £648,144.00 GBP.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specializing in cyber security and IT services such as consulting and software development. It highlights the demand for robust cyber defence solutions necessary for public sector organisations like UKRI. Businesses with expertise in providing innovative IT support and services, capable of managing comprehensive cyber defence measures, would find this contract highly suitable. The process allows SMEs to engage significantly within government procurement, thereby encouraging greater participation and partnership opportunities in national security-focused IT initiatives.

## Notice

UK Research and Innovation has a requirement for the continuation of a critical cyber defence service.

### Procurement Information

This contract is being awarded under Schedule 5 of the Procurement Act 2023 for the continuation of an existing service, critical for cyber security

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039685-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 May 2026 - 2 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £648,144 |
| Contracts value | £648,144 |

## Status

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

## 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

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2026 at 09:28 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039685-2026
- 9 Apr 2026 at 08:26 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032167-2026
- 9 Apr 2026 at 08:23 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032164-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039685-2026
  30th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032167-2026
  9th April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032164-2026
  9th April 2026 - 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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