Scope
Reference
NMRNO.2025.008
Description
The National Museum of the Royal Navy (NMRN) has reviewed its current cyber security stack and is looking to implement further measures to protect its systems, data and people. Solutions to be implemented should complement current security measures and enhance our visibility, understanding and response to cyber threats within the IT environment.
The NMRN is reviewing its supply arrangements to ensure that it is aware of what the market currently has to offer and is in a position to select a supplier that is best able to deliver the National Museum's requirements over the next 3 - 5 years.
The tender is split into three lots, which were able to be awarded either as a whole, multiples or as single awards upon evaluation.
Lot 1. Lot 1- Managed Detect and Response (MDR)
Description
The NMRN is seeking a Managed Detect and Response (MDR) service to monitor activity across its IT estate and detect potential cyber threats. Full details in the ITT
Lot 2. Email Security Solution
Description
The NMRN uses Microsoft 365 Exchange for email services and the solution will need to be able to support this. The email security solution should also integrate with other security solutions, such as EDR, NDR and identity security solutions to enhance visibility of threats and help inform detection and response. Current contract is due to end in October 2025.
Lot 3. Lot 3- Microsoft 365 Identity Security Solution
Description
The NMRN uses Microsoft 365 services throughout the business. This includes, Exchange, Azure/Entra, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint and OneDrive, Dynamics 365, Power Platform and Power BI. Entra Single Sign On is also configured on a number of 3rd party services. The identity security solution to be implemented should support these services to help monitor and protect accounts against malicious activity and compromise.Full details are in the ITT. Current contract concludes in October 2025.
Contract 1. Lot 1 & Lot 3 Contract Details
Lots
Lot 1. Lot 1- Managed Detect and Response (MDR)
Lot 3. Lot 3- Microsoft 365 Identity Security Solution
Supplier
Contract value
- £173,580 excluding VAT
- £208,296 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
27 November 2025
Contract dates
- 27 November 2025 to 26 November 2028
- Possible extension to 26 November 2030
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
Optional 2 year extension- based on satisfactory performance judged by the NMRN's IT Team as contract managers.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Contract 2. Lot 2 Contract Details
Lots
Lot 2. Email Security Solution
Supplier
Contract value
- £36,837 excluding VAT
- £44,204.40 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
2 December 2025
Contract dates
- 2 December 2025 to 2 December 2028
- Possible extension to 2 December 2030
- 5 years, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
Optioned 2 year extension for satisfactory performance by NMRN IT Department.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Suppliers
BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES LIMITED
- Companies House: 01616977
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPDB-2731-YCDX
Bytes House, Randalls Way
Leatherhead
KT22 7TW
United Kingdom
Email: tenders@bytes.co.uk
Website: http://www.bytes.co.uk
Region: UKJ26 - East Surrey
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 2. Lot 2 Contract Details
GRANT THORNTON UK ADVISORY & TAX LLP
- Companies House: OC454533
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPLQ-5161-PCVN
8 Finsbury Circus
London
EC2M 7EA
United Kingdom
Email: publicsector.bids@uk.gt.com
Website: http://www.grantthornton.co.uk
Region: UKI31 - Camden and City of London
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Lot 1 & Lot 3 Contract Details
Contracting authority
National Museum of the Royal Navy
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZYJ-5834-NBRM
Main Road (PP66), HM Naval Base Portsmouth
Portsmouth
PO1 3NH
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@nmrn.org.uk
Region: UKJ31 - Portsmouth
Organisation type: Public authority - central government