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APG Malware Reversing Services

H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS

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07 Jan 2026 at 14:53

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "APG Malware Reversing Services" was conducted by H M Revenue & Customs, located in London, England. This tender, under the IT services category, involved a call-off from a framework agreement using a selective procurement method. The contract, valued at £80,610.50, commenced on 1st January 2026 and will conclude on 31st December 2026. The award stage was completed with the contract awarded on 22nd December 2025 to Bytes Software Services Limited, a SME based in Leatherhead.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those offering specialist malware analysis and forensic advice. The nature of the services required makes it ideal for SMEs with expertise in incident investigations and threat intelligence. Participating businesses could enhance their portfolios and expand their operations by collaborating with a major government body like H M Revenue & Customs.

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Notice Title

APG Malware Reversing Services

Notice Description

Support service (call-off) enabling teams to utilise credit-based units for specialist assistance, including malware analysis, forensic advice, and deep-dive threat intelligence. The service supports complex incident investigations and validation of internal findings using intelligence sources

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a1a490d7-fd06-4f74-b8c2-9cfaddb72186
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0251e8dc-ebbf-4387-9318-f56f037655d8
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

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,610 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£80,610 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 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
H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SS99 1AA
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Southend East and Rochford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BYTES SOFTWARE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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