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Penetration testing for Radiological Response and Emergency Management System (RREMS)

DESNZ

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16 Apr 2025 at 15:12

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has awarded a contract for penetration testing of the Radiological Response and Emergency Management System (RREMS) Application. This contract is now at the award stage and is described under the industry category of IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support (CPV 72000000). The supplier selected for this contract is Armadillo Sec Ltd, a large enterprise based in London, United Kingdom. The contract was initially set to end on 31st March 2025, but has been extended to 30th September 2025 with an updated total value of £19,103.75, excluding VAT. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 11th December 2024 and the start of the contract on 16th December 2024.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in IT security and penetration testing to expand their portfolio with a high-profile government contract. Organisations with substantial experience in IT services, consulting, software development, and Internet support will find this contract especially suitable. Due to the nature of selective procurement and the call-off from a framework agreement, competitive businesses with strong credentials and the ability to adhere to government standards and timelines are likely to succeed in the bidding process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Penetration testing for Radiological Response and Emergency Management System (RREMS)

Notice Description

The Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) have awarded a contract for penetration testing of the Radiological Response and Emergency Management System (RREMS) Application. DESNZ is amending the contract's scope to cover minor additional scope and time frame for the services to be completed. The variation will include a cost increase of PS 5,618.75 and time extension of 6 months to 30/09/2025. - Original award total: PS 13,485 excluding VAT, Modified award total: PS 19,103.75 excluding VAT - Original end date: 31/03/2025 New end date: 30/09/2025

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fa78d8e3-ea42-4c69-b306-1c55ca0d003a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3642653d-ffbc-4a4e-8e50-1ed89d453297
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£19,103 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,103 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
16 Dec 2024 - 30 Sep 2025 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
DESNZ
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
adejumoke.adetunji@energysecurity.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AW
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

ARMADILLO SEC

Further Information

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