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TfGM SOC 2026

Tender Overview

LOCATION

United Kingdom, United Kingdom

VALUE

Not disclosed

DEADLINE

February 19, 2026 at 00:00

CATEGORY

Other

CPV CODE

72000000

REFERENCE

007835-2026

Project Timeline

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Original Tender Description

Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM), is issuing this notice to engage with the market to find and to contact, specialist suppliers in the area of Security Operations Centres (SOC). The current contract that TfGM has for providing this service is due to end in September 2026 and TfGM are looking to start the process of procuring a new contract now. TfGM has an in-house Information Services (IS) department that provides IT services to TfGM employees and the travelling public. The IS department is responsible for the security of the services it provides and is seeking a supplier to enhance its ability to detect, respond and recover from cyber-security incidents through a managed 24x7x365 Security Operations Centre Capability. TfGM is therefore looking at running a procurement exercise, starting as soon as is practicable in 2026, for a supplier to provide this service. It is not known at this time what the procurement strategy will be (framework or other route) and it is the intention of this exercise to not only find out who can supply this service but also to get assistance with what will be included in the final specification and the best method of interacting with the suppliers / market.
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MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS

  • No mandatory exclusion grounds are specified for this preliminary market engagement / Request for Information (RfI) phase.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Be a specialist supplier in the area of Security Operations Centres (SOC).
  • Be interested in providing a managed 24x7x365 Security Operations Centre Capability to Transport for Greater Manchester.
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TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Possess the capability to provide a managed 24x7x365 Security Operations Centre (SOC) service.
  • Demonstrate expertise in cyber-security incident detection, response, and recovery.
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FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • No financial requirements are specified for this preliminary market engagement / Request for Information (RfI) phase.
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SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • Respond to the Request for Information (RfI) by the submission deadline.
  • Provide input to TfGM regarding the final specification for SOC services.
  • Assist TfGM in determining the best method of interacting with suppliers/market for the future procurement.
  • Submit the response by 2026-02-19T00:00:00.

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Planning Notice
General Information007835-2026.html
Summary:
Transport for Greater Manchester is issuing a preliminary market engagement notice to identify specialist suppliers for a 24x7x365 Security Operations Centre (SOC) capability, seeking market input to shape the procurement strategy for a contract starting in 2026.
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OCDS Record
OCDS Data007835-2026_ocds_record.json
Summary:
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is engaging the market to find specialist suppliers for a 24/7/365 Security Operations Centre (SOC) service, seeking input for a future procurement expected to commence in 2026.
DOC
OCDS Release Package
OCDS Data007835-2026_ocds_release.json
Summary:
Transport for Greater Manchester is conducting market engagement to identify specialist suppliers for a 24/7/365 Security Operations Centre (SOC) service, aiming to enhance cybersecurity incident detection and response for a contract starting in 2026.
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Official PDF Version
Administrative Documents007835-2026_official.pdf
Summary:
Transport for Greater Manchester is conducting preliminary market engagement to find specialist suppliers for 24x7x365 Security Operations Centre (SOC) services, inviting interested companies to respond to a Request for Information (RfI) by 19 February 2026 to help shape a future procurement starting in 2026.

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75
Good

Tender Quality Score

This is a well-structured preliminary market engagement (Request for Information) for a critical SOC service, clearly outlining its purpose and requirements for this initial phase. However, it presents notable concerns regarding transparency, practicality, and the complete absence of sustainability considerations.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance75/100

The tender is a preliminary market engagement (RFI), which explains the 'None' for Type/Procedure and the lack of formal evaluation criteria. The 21-day response period is reasonable for an RFI, and the CPV code is appropriate. However, the missing reveal date and classified value are minor compliance issues, even for an RFI.

Missing reveal date
Estimated value classified
Clarity80/100

The purpose of the RFI is clearly stated, seeking market input for a future SOC procurement. The AI-extracted requirements for this RFI phase are clear and understandable. The absence of evaluation criteria and performance conditions is appropriate for a preliminary market engagement.

Completeness70/100

Basic information, deadlines, and duration are provided. Requirements for the RFI are defined. However, the estimated value is not disclosed, and while appropriate for an RFI, the lack of formal tender documents (ITT, SOW) means it's not a complete tender package.

Estimated value not disclosed
Fairness85/100

Document access is provided, and the requirements for specialist SOC suppliers are generic and not tailored. The 21-day deadline for an RFI is reasonable. While the value is classified and e-submission is not supported, these are more transparency and practicality issues than direct unfairness in terms of criteria or access to information for this preliminary stage.

Estimated value classified
No e-submission
Practicality65/100

The contract start date and duration are clear. However, the lack of electronic submission support is a significant practical drawback for potential suppliers. The classified value also limits suppliers' ability to gauge the scale and allocate resources effectively.

No e-submission
Estimated value classified
Data Consistency90/100

The data provided is largely consistent, with logical dates and no disputes. The 'Type: None' and 'Procedure: None' are consistent with the 'planning' status and RFI nature. Minor gaps include an empty 'Liable Person' field.

Empty 'Liable Person' field
Sustainability50/100

There is no mention of green procurement, social aspects, or innovation focus within the tender information. While this is a preliminary market engagement, it represents a missed opportunity to signal interest in sustainable solutions or gather market insights on these aspects.

No green procurement
No social criteria

Strengths

Clear purpose as a preliminary market engagement (RFI)
Well-defined requirements for the RFI phase
Appropriate CPV code and NUTS code
Reasonable response deadline for an RFI
Good data consistency for the RFI's status

Concerns

Estimated value is not disclosed (classified)
No electronic submission support
Absence of any sustainability (green, social, innovation) considerations
Missing reveal date
Formal 'Type' and 'Procedure' fields are 'None'

Recommendations

1. Encourage electronic submission for future stages to enhance practicality and accessibility.
2. Consider disclosing an estimated value range in future formal tenders to improve transparency and aid supplier planning.
3. Integrate sustainability criteria (environmental, social, innovation) into future procurement stages, potentially seeking market input on these aspects during the RFI phase.

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