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# NW3071 - Various Licences

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/nw3071-various-licences-ocds-h6vhtk-06479f). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** NORTHUMBRIAN WATER LIMITED: "NW3071 - Various Licences". Published status: active. Published Value: £1,200,000. 4 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 9 Mar 2026, 12:00 GMT. Published submission portal: s1.ariba.com)..

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [NORTHUMBRIAN WATER LIMITED](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/northumbrian-water-limited-GB-COH-02366703)
- **Published Value:** £1,200,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 9 March 2026 at 12:00 GMT
- **Lots:** 4
- **Procurement Method:** Competitive flexible procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** License management software package, Software support services
- **Delivery Location:** UKC2, UKH14, UKH3
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 4 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/nw3071-various-licences-ocds-h6vhtk-06479f#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-06479f`

## Before you bid
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- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/nw3071-various-licences-ocds-h6vhtk-06479f#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [s1.ariba.com).](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fs1.ariba.com).)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/nw3071-various-licences-ocds-h6vhtk-06479f#participate

## Description
Northumbrian Water Limited (NWL) seeks to appoint a partner/s to provide cyber security licensing and associated support services across a suite of critical security technologies used throughout the organisation. NWL is seeking the provision of licences either directly from the technology vendors or through an approved reseller
NWL is looking to appoint partner/s who can support the organisation's current and future cyber security requirements over the next three years, with the option to extend the contract for a further three years.
The contract has been split into the following Lots:
Lot 1 - Zscaler Cloud-Based Web Filtering Licences & Support
Lot 2 - Forticare Support Services for Fortinet Infrastructure
Lot 3 - Mimecast Internet and Email Security / Firewall Licences & Support
Lot 4 - Strumap Flushing Designer Licences & Support
The scope of work to be undertaken by the successful bidders is anticipated to be as follows:
Provide NWL with the required licences (directly or via an authorised reseller) to maintain the secure and compliant operation of the relevant platforms and services.
Work collaboratively with NWL's Cyber Security and IT teams to ensure licences, service tiers, and contract arrangements meet business and operational requirements.
Offer access to experienced resources capable of providing effective licence management, optimisation, best-practice guidance, and product expertise.
Ensure seamless support arrangements, including access to updates, patches, and technical assistance aligned to the licensing model.
Assist in maintaining a stable operational environment through timely renewal, lifecycle management, usage reporting, and escalation of issues where required.
Provide clear, accurate, and auditable reporting relating to licences, consumption, support activity, and renewal cycles.
Northumbrian Water Limited (NWL) seeks to appoint a partner/s to provide cyber security licensing and associated support services across a suite of critical security technologies used throughout the organisation. NWL is seeking the provision of licences either directly from the technology vendors or through an approved reseller
NWL is looking to appoint partner/s who can support the organisation's current and future cyber security requirements over the next three years, with the option to extend the contract for a further three years.
The contract has been split into the following Lots:
Lot 1 - Zscaler Cloud-Based Web Filtering Licences & Support
Lot 2 - Forticare Support Services for Fortinet Infrastructure
Lot 3 - Mimecast Internet and Email Security / Firewall Licences & Support
Lot 4 - Strumap Flushing Designer Licences & Support
The scope of work to be undertaken by the successful bidders is anticipated to be as follows:
Provide NWL with the required licences (directly or via an authorised reseller) to maintain the secure and compliant operation of the relevant platforms and services.
Work collaboratively with NWL's Cyber Security and IT tea...
> [Read full procurement scope and specification on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/nw3071-various-licences-ocds-h6vhtk-06479f)

## Lots (4)
### Lot NW3071 - Lot 1: Zscaler Cloud Based Web Filtering
- **Lot id:** `NW3071 - Lot 1`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 48218000, 72261000
- **Delivery regions:** UKC, UKH
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £450,000
- **Description:** Zcscaler cloud based web filtering licenses 
1. Subscription to business edition x3500
2. Annual Premium Support Services x1
- **Contract Period:** 17/04/2026 to 22/06/2029
- **Renewal published:** yes
- **Options published:** yes

### Lot NW3071 - Lot 2: Forticare support
- **Lot id:** `NW3071 - Lot 2`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 48218000, 72261000
- **Delivery regions:** UKC, UKH
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £258,000
- **Description:** FortiGate - license type pending
- **Contract Period:** 22/06/2026 to 22/06/2029
- **Renewal published:** yes
- **Options published:** yes

### Lot NW3071 - Lot 3: Mimecast Internet and Email Security/Firewall
- **Lot id:** `NW3071 - Lot 3`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 48218000, 72261000
- **Delivery regions:** UKC, UKH
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £228,000
- **Description:** Mimecast
1. Mimecast S1 x4000
2. DMARC Analyzer - T4 x5
3. Add On - Secure Messaging (Per User) x250
4. Advanced Support x1
- **Contract Period:** 28/04/2026 to 22/06/2029
- **Renewal published:** yes
- **Options published:** yes

### Lot NW3071 - Lot 4: Strumap Flushing Designer Licences and Support
- **Lot id:** `NW3071 - Lot 4`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 48218000, 72261000
- **Delivery regions:** UKC, UKH
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £264,000
- **Description:** NPS Strumap Flushing Designer CRM: 103338   
version 5.4.3.029
- **Contract Period:** 30/05/2026 to 22/06/2029
- **Renewal published:** yes
- **Options published:** yes

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F010274-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-02-05T09:45:38.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-21T09:14:05.426Z
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