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Automated Vulnerability Scanning Solution

MET OFFICE

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30 Jul 2025 at 14:04

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Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, based in Exeter, England, has completed a procurement process for an Automated Vulnerability Scanning Solution under the industry category of software package and information systems (CPV: 48000000). The procurement was conducted using a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on the 23rd of June 2025, and the contract begins on the 31st of July 2025, lasting until the 30th of July 2026. The awarded contract, valued at £176,686.90, was given to the supplier Softcat on the 27th of June 2025, and the award notice was published on the 30th of July 2025.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses in the software and information systems industry, particularly those capable of providing specialised IT solutions like vulnerability scanning. SMEs could find opportunities in such contracts, given the emphasis on competitive supplier provision under framework agreements. Companies with expertise in cybersecurity and IT infrastructure enhancement might find similar opportunities appealing for business growth. Softcat, a leading large-scale supplier, was successfully awarded this contract, indicating that there is room for both large and small businesses to participate in future tenders within this domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Automated Vulnerability Scanning Solution

Notice Description

Supply of Automated Vulnerability Scanning Solution

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d11fc8d2-b5b7-42c0-b47a-9d1893367d31
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6b4fa9e-b057-48eb-b30b-aac7042df396
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£176,686 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£176,686 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jul 2025 - 30 Jul 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MET OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
kal.ullah@metoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX1 3PB
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Pinhoe
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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