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title: "Autonomous Network and Email Security"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE AND RUTLAND COMBINED FIRE AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-06-22"
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# Autonomous Network and Email Security

Buyer: LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE AND RUTLAND COMBINED FIRE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b9fe

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## Summary

The Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Combined Fire Authority has recently completed a procurement process titled "Autonomous Network and Email Security." This contract was awarded as part of a sub-central government initiative in Leicester, United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the "goods" category, specifically targeting networking software packages. The process was completed using a limited procurement method due to its status below the threshold for open competition. The contract commenced on 1st June 2026 and is set to run until 31st May 2030. It was signed on 26th May 2026, with a total contract value of approximately £167,961.51 excluding VAT.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cybersecurity, particularly those focused on network and email security solutions. Darktrace Holdings Limited, a large-scale supplier located in Cambridge, was awarded the contract, indicating a preference for experienced, well-established firms in this industry. Businesses with innovative security solutions and a strong track record in public sector projects would be well-positioned to compete in similar future procurement opportunities. Given the project's emphasis on autonomous technology, companies at the forefront of AI-driven security technologies may find particularly fertile ground for growth and collaboration with public authorities.

## Notice

Autonomous Network and Email Security 4 year license

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058456-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £167,961 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE AND RUTLAND COMBINED FIRE AUTHORITY |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE4 3BU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Charnwood |
| Electoral ward | Birstall West |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48210000 - Networking software package

## Release History

- 22 Jun 2026 at 11:21 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058456-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058456-2026
  22nd June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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