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title: "Dark Invader"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a8b9"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL"
published: "2026-05-29"
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# Dark Invader

Buyer: CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a8b9

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## Summary

The City of Doncaster Council has awarded a contract under the procurement title "Dark Invader" to DARKINVADER LIMITED. The procurement falls within the goods category, focusing on cyber security technology solutions, specifically a platform for real-time testing and monitoring, known as Dark Invader. This procurement was conducted through a direct method, below the threshold and without competition. The contract, valued at £25,600, commenced on 29th May 2026 and is scheduled to end on 31st March 2028. The buying organisation, a sub-central government public authority, is situated at Civic Office, Waterdale, Doncaster, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is complete, with the award being active as of 29th May 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in cyber security technologies, particularly those offering AI-driven solutions for data protection and breach prevention. SMEs, especially those adept in providing license management software packages, would find this contract beneficial for business growth. Firms located in the UK, particularly those with the capability to engage with public authorities, would be well-suited to compete for similar future opportunities, considering the tailored and direct method of procurement involved in this process.

## Notice

Cyber Security Technology solutions can help prevent Data Breaches and exposure of vulnerabilities. One of these technologies is Dark Invader. Dark Invader Dark Insight is a powerful AI-driven platform for real-time testing and monitoring of our external

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050779-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award 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 | 29 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 29 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,600 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CITY OF DONCASTER COUNCIL |
| Locality | DONCASTER |
| Post town | Doncaster |
| Postcode | DN1 3BU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE35 Doncaster |
| Local authority | Doncaster |
| Electoral ward | Town |
| Westminster constituency | Doncaster Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48218000 - License management software package

## Release History

- 29 May 2026 at 11:02 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050779-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050779-2026
  29th May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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