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title: "Cyber Security Software"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b796"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BERNICIA GROUP"
published: "2026-06-18"
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# Cyber Security Software

Buyer: BERNICIA GROUP  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b796

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## Summary

The procurement process, led by the Bernicia Group based in Ashington, UK, involves the award of a contract for cybersecurity software titled "Cyber Security Software." Operating in the services industry category, the procurement addresses critical cybersecurity needs within the organisation's existing infrastructure. This is a completed stage of the process with a direct award procurement method, and the decision was made to award the contract to Darktrace Holdings Limited. The contract, valued at £1,118,180, is set to run from 1st October 2026 to 30th September 2029, with potential extensions up to 2032. The award announcement was published on 18th June 2026, and the signature of the contract is scheduled by 1st July 2026.

This tender presents substantial business opportunities, particularly for companies within the cybersecurity sector who specialise in artificial intelligence-driven solutions. Enterprises of a large scale that can provide extensive integration and customisation capabilities would find themselves well-suited for participation in similar tenders. The focus on maintaining uninterrupted cybersecurity services and avoiding potential disruptions makes it crucial for suppliers to exhibit a strong, innovative track record with minimal switching costs. As Bernicia Group values seamless integration of services essential for their infrastructure protection, businesses in cybersecurity that offer comprehensive AI solutions for network, identity management, and email security can anticipate significant growth and partnership opportunities.

## Notice

Darktrace is a cybersecurity software platform that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to detect, respond to, and prevent cyber treats in real time. The software learns our business's normal behaviour and autonomously detects and responds to cyber threats, including previously unseen attacks.

### Procurement Information

Cyber Security is a business-critical service, and any disruption would expose the business to increased risk. The Darktrace platform is deeply integrated into the businesses infrastructure and relies on accumulated AI learning unique to this environment covering Network, Identity, Software as a Service and Email security with full integration of all telemetry. It supports the protection of critical services including, tenant data and personal information, housing management systems and financial and operational platforms. Replacing the system would require significant system(s) implementation, relearning period and revalidation of controls. Transitioning to a new supplier at this point would result in temporary reduction in detection capability, increased likelihood of undetected threats and exposure during a high-risk migration window, which would leave us exposed under our obligations under UK GDPR, the Housing regulator and NCSC . Switching would also incur additional implementation and integration costs, internal resource requirements and training and change management effort. These costs alone are considered disproportionate to the actual value achieved. Darktrace is considered a leader by Gartner in the 2026 Magic Quadrant for Network Detection and Response and the 2025 Magic Quadrant for Email Security, making it uniquely recognised across multiple solution types.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057371-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,118,180 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BERNICIA GROUP |
| Locality | ASHINGTON |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE6 3XF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Walker |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DARKTRACE HOLDINGS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 48730000 - Security software package
- 72511000 - Network management software services

## Release History

- 18 Jun 2026 at 07:52 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057371-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057371-2026
  18th June 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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