Communications and Digital Data Exploitation solution

The Authority undertook preliminary market engagement with its incumbent provider and an additional supplier operating within the market to gain a better understanding of the functionality, capabilities, and indicative pricing of solutions currently available. Engagement was conducted through direct discussions with the identified suppliers, selected on the basis of the Authority's existing market knowledge and understanding of its requirements. The engagement sought to assess the extent to which available solutions could meet the Authority's requirements and to inform the Authority's procurement strategy. The incumbent solution was already known to meet the Authority's requirements. The alternative supplier's solution was tested and evaluated to determine its suitability and to assess whether there was sufficient market capability to support a competitive procurement process. Testing and evaluation of the alternative solution were completed on 17 July 2026, the outcome of which confirmed the appropriateness of proceeding with a competitive procurement procedure.

• Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender