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Pen-test Call Off Contract

MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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02 Apr 2026 at 16:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) recently completed a public procurement process for a Pen-test Call Off Contract, focusing on technical support services within the cyber security industry. This contract was structured under the Cyber Security Services 3 framework and utilised a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from 9th March 2026 to 8th March 2027, serving a broad geographical scope including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and the Rest of the World. The agency, headquartered in Southampton, England, awarded the contract on 5th March 2026 to PRISM INFOSEC LTD, valued at £13,875.

This procurement creates substantial business growth opportunities for companies in IT and cyber security sectors, particularly those specialising in penetration testing services. Enterprises with a focus on delivering technical support services and possessing competencies suited for the scale of the MCA's requirements can find this contract advantageous. As the procurement was completed through a framework agreement, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were particularly well-positioned to compete, offering them a platform to demonstrate their capabilities on an international scale.

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Notice Title

Pen-test Call Off Contract

Notice Description

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency has a requirement for PEN Testing of its IT environment on an ad hoc basis. This contract was tendered under Cyber Security Services 3, using the further competition buying process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6d08c178-60d4-46fa-a3ca-2a2942447653
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9238d87c-135f-4000-be10-ad7784162a44
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71356300 - Technical support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£13,875 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£13,875 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
9 Mar 2026 - 8 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO15 1EG
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Banister & Polygon
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRISM INFOSEC

Further Information

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