---
title: "2026 - Security Platform"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06e007"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DORSET & WILTSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-08-10"
---

# 2026 - Security Platform

Buyer: DORSET & WILTSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06e007

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## Summary

The Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Authority is initiating a procurement process titled "2026 - Security Platform" in the planning stage. This process involves the acquisition of a cloud-based security solution designed to align endpoint security with tools used within a managed Security Operations Centre. The primary industry category is software packages and information systems, and the procurement is tagged under the goods category. Interested parties must note the upcoming deadline of 21st August 2026 for completing the engagement form. The contract location is within the UK, specifically in Salisbury, and the planned contract period extends from 18th January 2027 to 17th January 2031.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth in businesses specialising in cybersecurity software and services, particularly those experienced in integrated and cloud solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have the opportunity to participate, making it an attractive proposition for businesses aiming to deepen their foothold in public service contracts. Companies that develop security platforms or offer managed security operations solutions would find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities, provided they can deliver a streamlined solution aligned with the fire and rescue authority's requirements.

## Notice

DWFRS requires an overarching, Cloud-based solution that aligns Endpoint Security with Security Tools utilised as part of a managed Security Operations Centre. The aim is to achieve streamlined management of this key area for the Service. Please go to: https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/publictenders to express interest in this market engagement.

### Planning Information

Completion of attached form

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075687-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 21 Aug 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 18 Jan 2027 - 17 Jan 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DORSET & WILTSHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY |
| Locality | SALISBURY |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP1 3NR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Salisbury St Francis & Stratford |
| Westminster constituency | Salisbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 10 Aug 2026 at 11:22 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075687-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075687-2026
  10th August 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/publictenders
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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