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Network detection and response (NDR) solution

Victoria and Albert Museum

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Victoria and Albert Museum

Buyer Address: Cromwell Road, London, UKI33, SW7 2RL, United Kingdom

Contact Email: procurement@vam.ac.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
direct
Value
167774.0 GBP
Published
11 Dec 2025, 13:57
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
31 Mar 2026, 23:00
Contract End
31 Mar 2028, 22:59
Category
n/a
CPV
72212732 - Data security software development services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
DARKTRACE HOLDINGS LIMITED
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

We need to renew and expand our current NDR implementation to include the new East London sites of Storehouse and V&A East Museum and to ensure our cybersecurity protections cover our entire network of sites. NDR is crucial for modern cybersecurity as it helps identify, respond to, and mitigate sophisticated cyber threats that traditional security measures may overlook. It can identify anomalous activities that may indicate cyber threats, such as malware, insider threats, or lateral movement within the network.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

Documents

Document Description: Not published

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