Competition with a shortlist
Competitive procedure with a selection stage: suppliers were shortlisted before being invited to bid.
Key facts
- Buyer
- Dsit
- Value
- £92,400
- Procedure
- Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
- Sector
- Research & development · Research services (CPV 73110000)
- Region
- London
- Official notice
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- Timeline
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- Contract date17 Mar 2026
- Published26 Mar 2026Published 9 days after the contract date
Description
Undersea cables carry 99%+ of the UK's international internet traffic. These high-capacity data flows underpin the UK's digital economy, national security, and global communications. Cable landing stations (CLS) are a critical part of the UK's subsea telecommunication cable network, acting as the physical interface between undersea cables and terrestrial infrastructure. Due to their strategic importance, CLS are high-value targets for both physical and cyber threats. The Government is committed to strengthening the security of UK cable landing stations. To support this work, we intend to commission an accredited security consultancy to produce security guidance for CLS operators. This work will be jointly overseen by DSIT, the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and the National Protective Security Authority (NPSA).
About the supplier
Leading Management Services Ltd T/A LMS Security: every public contract they have won, plus their Companies House record (company 09264476).