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Cybersecurity - Penetration Testing

GREAT BRITISH ENERGY - NUCLEAR

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04 Nov 2025 at 14:09

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Great British Energy - Nuclear (GBE-N) has culminated in an award for the 'Cybersecurity - Penetration Testing' contract. The procurement falls within the industry category of 'Computer audit and testing services' and covers the United Kingdom. The process, utilizing a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement under G-Cloud 14, proceeded from an initial interest confirmation deadline on 23rd September 2025, leading to the contract commencing on 1st November 2025 and concluding on 31st October 2027. The total value of the contract is £60,000, the award was made to 'Pen Test Partners LLP' on 29th September 2025, and the details were published on 4th November 2025.

This tender creates business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and other firms specialising in IT security and compliance services. Companies adept at providing computer audit and penetration testing, especially those already participating in the G-Cloud 14 framework, would find this contract beneficial. The focus on a robust and transparent procurement process ensures that businesses embedded within the framework can leverage their existing specialisations and pricing models to seize such opportunities, enabling strategic growth and competitive advantage in the IT services sector.

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Notice Title

Cybersecurity - Penetration Testing

Notice Description

Great British Energy - Nuclear (GBE-N) is looking for a supplier to conduct security testing on its IT managed service provider. Next Steps Confirm interest by 16:00hrs Tuesday 23rd September 2025. Confirm you price based on your published G-Cloud 14 rates by the same deadline. This exercise follows G-Cloud 14 price check procedures, ensuring a compliant and transparent process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8195d229-9a78-42b5-b57a-a79858e70033
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f108771b-ad7a-4e98-b170-2e2411c40d20
Current Stage
Award
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72800000 - Computer audit and testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GREAT BRITISH ENERGY - NUCLEAR
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2EG
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PEN TEST PARTNERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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