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UKRI-6251 Cyber Security – Managed Service and Detection Response & Security Operations Centre service

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) · Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 23 Sept 2026, 12:32.

Opportunity overview

UKRI-6251 Cyber Security – Managed Service and Detection Response & Security Operations Centre service. A Cyber Security provider to deliver collaborative SOC services, working with the existing STFC cyber security team.

Classification

  • CPV72212730 — Security software development services
  • CPV72600000 — Computer support and consultancy services
  • CPV79710000 — Security services

Lots

  • Lot 1Value not stated

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
UKRI-6251
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
Yes
Status
planning

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Communication

Future Notice Date
1 Oct 2026, 23:59

Amendments

Entry 1
Description
To clarify the proposed route to market for the subsequent procurement and provide interested suppliers with information on how to join the intended CCS Cyber Security Services 3 DPS (RM3764.3).
Id
087735-2026

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
planning

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Feb 2027, 00:00
Ends
1 Feb 2030, 23:59

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
72212730
Description
Security software development services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
79710000
Description
Security services
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
72600000
Description
Computer support and consultancy services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Planning and budget

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
engagement
Type
engagement
Description
Pre-Market Engagement – Cyber Security Managed Service Detection and Response UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) is undertaking a pre-market engagement to inform an upcoming procurement for a Managed Security Service Provider to deliver a cyber security managed detection and response / Security Operations Centre service. The initial requirement is for the Science and Technology Facilities Council for an anticipated three-year contract, with an estimated value of approximately £1.25 million excluding VAT. The service is expected to provide 24/7 x 365 cyber security detection and response, with mobilisation commencing from February 2027 and the service operational by 1 May 2027. STFC is also exploring the potential to scale the service to additional UKRI councils during the lifetime of the contract. STFC is seeking feedback from the market to help inform the proposed service requirements, mobilisation and transition arrangements, scalability and commercial approach. Engagement Activities STFC intends to undertake: Request for Information (RFI): Suppliers are invited to complete the questionnaire. To request a copy of the RFI, please email STFCProcurement@UKRI.org STFC may invite a limited number of suppliers to participate in structured one-to-one MS Teams meetings following review of the RFI responses. More information on this and the proposed route to market can be found in the RFI. Participation in this pre-market engagement does not form part of any subsequent procurement evaluation and will not provide suppliers with an advantage in any future competition. Amendment to Preliminary Market Engagement Notice UKRI would like to clarify the proposed route to market for the subsequent procurement. Subject to final approvals and confirmation of the procurement strategy, UKRI intends to utilise the Cyber Security Services 3 Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), RM3764.3. Suppliers who are not currently appointed to the DPS and wish to participate in any subsequent competition should apply to join the DPS via the Government Supplier Registration System. Further information and the application process can be accessed here: https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dps/RM3764.3?utm Suppliers should note that participation in this Pre-Market Engagement does not automatically result in an invitation to any subsequent competition. Supplier selection will be undertaken in accordance with the DPS requirements and applicable procurement procedures. Reason for amendment: To clarify the proposed route to market and provide interested suppliers with information on how to join the intended DPS.
Due
11 Sept 2026, 23:59
Status
scheduled

Documents

Entry 1
Id
087735-2026
Document Type
marketEngagementNotice
Notice Type
UK2
Description
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Published
16 Sept 2026, 12:54
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)
Id
GB-PPON-PDQJ-7126-JDHG

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PDQJ-7126-JDHG

Address

Street Address
Polaris House
Locality
Swindon, Wiltshire
Postal Code
SN2 1FL
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKK14

Contact

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthorityCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - central government

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Swindon, Wiltshire · UKK14 · SN2 1FL · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UK · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

2 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

2 VERSIONS
  1. 080084-2026Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·
  2. 087735-2026Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·