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23 Jul 2026 at 08:02

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfTc) recently completed the procurement process for the "Cyber Exercising 26/27" project, focusing on the Education and Training Services industry category. This initiative involves delivering two cybersecurity tabletop exercises with maritime and rail operators to enhance the cybersecurity response of transport Critical National Infrastructure. Conducted through a selective procurement method via a dynamic purchasing system, the contract, valued at £38,912.5, was awarded on 23rd July 2026 to Bridewell Consulting Limited. The contract runs from 20th July 2026 to 7th May 2027 and covers numerous locations, including the British Overseas Territories and Europe.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialising in cybersecurity and training services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were particularly encouraged to tender, suggesting an alignment with smaller agile firms capable of delivering targeted training services. As part of ongoing efforts to bolster national resilience against cyber threats, such projects present lucrative prospects for firms experienced in crisis management and response scenario planning, allowing them to leverage their expertise in high-impact government contracts.

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Notice Title

Cyber Exercising 26/27

Notice Description

This requirement is for the delivery of two external, discussion-based, in-person cyber tabletop exercises (TTXs) with industry (One with a Maritime operator and one with a Rail operator). The TTXs aim to test the DfT and industry cyber incident response processes in the context of a malicious cyber-attack that impacts the cyber security and resilience of a transport Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) operator

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8a27787d-68f6-4951-a360-16098380ddf1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1d36ead-0a54-451a-8587-8a4d9961081f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£38,912 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£38,912 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Jul 2026 - 7 May 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
DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DR
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
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRIDEWELL CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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