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Orchestrated Cyber Deception using Virtual Machine Introspection Demonstrator

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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21 Oct 2021 at 11:00

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21 Oct 2021 at 10:58

Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) has awarded a contract for the project titled "Orchestrated Cyber Deception using Virtual Machine Introspection Demonstrator." This initiative falls under the research and development services category, specifically focusing on creating VMI-based deception-oriented effects for virtualised hosts. The contract, valued at £277,128, began on 14 October 2021 and is set to conclude on 31 March 2022. The tender process used was selective, and the award was announced on 11 October 2021, following a tender period that ended on 3 September 2021. The delivery location for this project is in Salisbury, England.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in cybersecurity, software development, and research services, particularly those that can develop innovative solutions related to virtual machine introspection. Companies engaged in technology consultancy and digital engineering are also encouraged to compete, as the project aims to build an OpenC2 compliant Application Programming Interface (API) and a web user interface for monitoring and administration, making it relevant for businesses with strong technical capabilities in these areas.

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Notice Title

Orchestrated Cyber Deception using Virtual Machine Introspection Demonstrator

Notice Description

The approach will develop VMI-based deception-oriented effects on virtualise hosts, as well as create a OpenC2 compliant Application Programming Interface (API) and Web user interface for the monitoring and administration of these effects.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7edc25ae-ccb9-45fc-8dda-711ef3fbf1ca
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e08dc0bb-e482-46e9-8dc6-715e296fc6e4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£277,128 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£277,128 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
13 Oct 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 1-6 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
DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY
Contact Name
Matthew Veale
Contact Email
mveale@dstl.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01980 894594

Buyer Location

Locality
SALISBURY
Postcode
SP4 0JQ
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley
Westminster Constituency
Salisbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

6 POINT 6

Further Information

Notice Documents

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