# Cyber Incident Response Partner 2026

> Pre-procurement notice from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [DEFRA](/buyers/defra/contract-awards)
- Published: 18 September 2025
- Stage: pre_procurement
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 74f156d4-1165-4c55-a2b0-6238986183ad-864241
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6beba183-61fe-4007-b60f-2be76f5c1fbc

## Description

Partnering with Defra Group to as their prime threat intelligence partner, conduct forensic investigations of cyber attacks and respond to incidents for an initial 3-years with two 1 year options to extend\. This opportunity will be run through the RM3764\.3 Cyber Security Services 3 DPS for enhanced cyber incident response services\. \*ITT issue date: 03/12/2025 \*Tender Response date: 07/01/2026 \*Contract Award date: 03/03/2026 \* All dates are estimates and could be subject to change at the Authority's discretion\. Please register on the DPS here https://supplierregistration\.cabinetoffice\.gov\.uk/dps/RM37643?nav=0 to be considered for this opportunity\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74f156d4-1165-4c55-a2b0-6238986183ad-864241)