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Penetration Testing.

NS&I

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Summary of the contracting process

NS&I has concluded two procurement processes, both awarded on 6th February 2026, concerning IT system penetration testing services. The contracts, titled "Penetration Testing" and "Bring Your Own Device Review," fall under the Computer audit and testing services category, with delivery locations in Yorkshire and the Humber as well as London. The procurement was conducted through direct Single Tender Action below the threshold, demonstrating the organisation's select procurement approach. Despite the suitability criteria excluding SMEs and VCSEs, the awarded contracts span from 10th February 2026 to 31st March 2026, offering a concise contractual period aimed at immediate implementation. The procurement stage now resides in the award phase, reflecting the buyers' preference for a streamlined contract allocation process.

These tenders present substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in IT security, particularly large-scale enterprises with expertise in computer audit and testing services. Given NS&I’s specificity in procurement method, businesses that can deliver high-quality and timely penetration testing services will find substantial opportunities for growth through partnership. AmberWolf Limited, recognised for its capacity in these domains, secured both contracts, underscoring the benefits for companies with existing reputations and resources to support rapid deployment of security assessments. This procurement underscores a lucrative avenue for established IT service providers to solidify their presence in the public sector by aligning with NS&I's strategic IT security enhancements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Penetration Testing.

Notice Description

NS&I requires penetration testing of IT systems. ***This contract has been awarded on the 6th of February 2026.***

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-eeb037bd-7527-4f75-8248-6451fa80af83
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c067269-f9d5-4267-a050-d488237f1402
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72800000 - Computer audit and testing services

72810000 - Computer audit services

72820000 - Computer testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,840 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
1 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
10 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 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
NS&I
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 9HA
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AMBERWOLF

Further Information

Notice Documents

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