--- title: "Digwyddiad Ymgysylltu a Chyflenwyr CymruSOC 2.0 CymruSOC 2.0 Supplier Engagement Event" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06e0f5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06e0f5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06e0f5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06e0f5.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2026-08-11" --- # Digwyddiad Ymgysylltu a Chyflenwyr CymruSOC 2.0 CymruSOC 2.0 Supplier Engagement Event Buyer: MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06e0f5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06e0f5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06e0f5.json) ## Summary Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process, titled "CymruSOC 2.0 Supplier Engagement Event", focusing on IT services, such as consulting, software development, and support. The contracting authority, located in Merthyr Tydfil, UK, is organising an online engagement event scheduled for 18th August 2026 to discuss this upcoming procurement opportunity with potential suppliers. The procurement aims to establish a framework that will provide Security Operating Centre (SOC) and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) services. Interested parties should note the future tender notice expected by 21st September 2026 and the contract period set to commence on 2nd April 2027, lasting until 1st April 2034. The anticipated value of this procurement is £90 million GBP, with a gross amount of £108 million GBP. This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the IT sector, particularly those specialising in cybersecurity services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate due to the suitability criteria outlined. By establishing a framework agreement, the Council seeks to engage a diverse range of service providers, opening the door for collaboration with various public sector organisations across Wales. Businesses able to deliver cutting-edge security solutions and IT consultancy services will find this tender especially advantageous for expanding their market presence while contributing to a high-priority public sector initiative. ## Notice Cyngor Bwrdeistref Sirol Merthyr Tudful a thim CymruSOC fydd yn cynnal digwyddiad ymgysylltu ar-lein i ddarparu gwybodaeth am ein caffaeliad arfaethedig sydd ar y gweill ar gyfer CymruSOC 2.0, sef y trefniant newydd a fydd yn disodli'r ddarpariaeth CymruSOC bresennol. Mae CymruSOC 2.0 yn cael ei dendro gan Gyngor Bwrdeistref Sirol Merthyr Tudful er mwyn sefydlu fframwaith pwrpasol a fydd ar gael i ystod eang o sefydliadau eraill yn y sector cyhoeddus ledled Cymru. Bydd y trefniant a ddyfernir yn darparu gwasanaethau Canolfan Weithrediadau Diogelwch (SOC) a Rheoli Gwybodaeth a Digwyddiadau Diogelwch (SIEM). I ymuno a'r sesiwn, defnyddiwch y ddolen ganlynol: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/37963638632896?p=OoDn5RZJZdNDBKPT4W Meeting ID: 379 636 386 328 96 Passcode: zQ2wy7aJ Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council and the CymruSOC team will be holding an online engagement event to provide some information regarding our planned forthcoming procurement for CymruSOC 2.0, the replacement arrangement for our current CymruSOC provision. CymruSOC 2.0 is being tendered by Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council to establish a dedicated framework that will be available to a wide range of other public sector organisation in Wales. The resulting arrangement will provide Security Operating Centre (SOC) and SIEM services. To join the session please use the following link:Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/37963638632896?p=OoDn5RZJZdNDBKPT4W Meeting ID: 379 636 386 328 96 Passcode: zQ2wy7aJ ### Planning Information Bydd y weminar yn cael ei chynnal ar 18 Awst am 14:00. Defnyddiwch y ddolen ganlynol i ymuno â’r weminar: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/37963638632896?p=OoDn5RZJZdNDBKPT4W Meeting ID: 379 636 386 328 96 Passcode: zQ2wy7aJ The webinar will be held on 18th August at 14:00hrs. Please use this link to joint the webinar - Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/37963638632896?p=OoDn5RZJZdNDBKPT4W Meeting ID: 379 636 386 328 96 Passcode: zQ2wy7aJ ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076084-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Aug 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 21 Sep 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Apr 2027 - 1 Apr 2034 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £90,000,000 | | 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 | MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | MERTHYR TYDFIL | | Post town | Cardiff | | Postcode | CF47 8AN | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend | | Local authority | Merthyr Tydfil | | Electoral ward | Town | | Westminster constituency | Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare | | Delivery location | TLL Wales | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 11 Aug 2026 at 09:28 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076084-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076084-2026 11th August 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.merthyr.gov.uk - https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/37963638632896?p=OoDn5RZJZdNDBKPT4W - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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