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WP 1: CYBER RANGE SCENARIOS - Enterprise Networks

DSIT

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26 Jun 2025 at 15:29

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Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, led by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), focuses on the project titled "WP 1: CYBER RANGE SCENARIOS - Enterprise Networks" within the research services industry. The service provision is centred around London, United Kingdom, with DSIT looking to engage suppliers through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The process, now at the award stage, followed the selective method and was completed with an award amounting to GBP 999,600 to SpecOpsInc. Key dates include the tender period ending on 20th December 2024 and the contract period spanning from 13th March to 30th April 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in designing complex cyber environments and scenarios focused on cybersecurity offensive operations. It is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and social enterprises (VCSEs), given its focus on developing innovative solutions within the cybersecurity domain. The project scope demands expertise in creating automated systems for evaluating AI performance in challenging cyber tasks, making it an attractive prospect for companies skilled in AI, cybersecurity, and interactive system design.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WP 1: CYBER RANGE SCENARIOS - Enterprise Networks

Notice Description

Requirement: Cyber Range Scenarios for Enterprise Networks The team requires a supplier(s) to design and build realistic computer networks and scenarios that closely resemble the tasks an AI agent would need to complete to conduct an end-end offensive cyber-attack within an Enterprise Network. This includes: Specification for a complex Cyber Range Environment that is that is compatible with our platform, Inspect. Specifications for tasks within that Cyber Range Environment that assess a scaffolded LLM model at cyber relevant tasks. (The construction of an agent is not required). A solver for each task, showing the task is solvable (solutions for all tasks should be provided to AISI). The task details should not be tested on any model with logging. An automated grader for that task that provides details of the success of the model at the challenge. Human Baselines and estimates for the expertise level required to solve the task.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dd44679a-1f21-49a4-9590-323bb694b94d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/571f2041-96a8-45ef-b845-11854d48761e
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£999,600 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£999,600 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
13 Mar 2025 - 30 Apr 2025 1-6 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
DSIT
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
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPECOPSINC

Further Information

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