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DDaT25110 - Analysis - ICS - Provision of Annual Pen Test on CBAS Platform

ICS ON BEHALF OF DSIT AND DESNZ

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29 Jul 2025 at 12:19

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has concluded a procurement process titled "DDaT25110 - Analysis - ICS - Provision of Annual Pen Test on CBAS Platform." This award notice pertains to the software testing industry category, specifically providing penetration testing services. The procurement was carried out under the G-Cloud 14 (RM1557.14) Framework, utilizing a selective procurement method with a call-off from a framework agreement. The contracting authority, represented by ICS on behalf of DSIT and DESNZ, is located in Swindon, England. The contract, valued at £25,300, commenced on 30th June 2025 and is set to end on 26th June 2026, providing services across various regions including the United Kingdom, Europe, and others.

This contract presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in software testing, particularly those able to provide annual penetration testing services to large organisations such as DESNZ. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract especially appealing as the procurement process showed suitability for SMEs. The awarded supplier, Cyberis Ltd, an SME based in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, exemplifies the potential for companies equipped to offer niche IT security solutions to expand their clientele within the public sector. This notice highlights the value of leveraging framework agreements to secure procurement opportunities, providing a pathway for business growth within the competitive IT services market.

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Notice Title

DDaT25110 - Analysis - ICS - Provision of Annual Pen Test on CBAS Platform

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) had a requirement for the provision of Penetration testing. This procurement is being concluded under the G-Cloud 14 (RM1557.14) Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-88cda5ad-ce63-4dd3-977c-5397fd033fe9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7614867-f66d-4fd9-911e-49c18cae809b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72254000 - Software testing

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,300 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,300 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
29 Jun 2025 - 26 Jun 2026 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
ICS ON BEHALF OF DSIT AND DESNZ
Contact Name
DDat procurement
Contact Email
ddatprocurement@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CYBERIS

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