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PS25268 - Energy Sector Cyber Security Scoping - RAF032/2526

DESNZ

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14 Jan 2026 at 09:49

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Energy Security & Net Zero (DESNZ) has concluded a procurement process titled "PS25268 - Energy Sector Cyber Security Scoping - RAF032/2526," associated with the category of research services. This selective procurement was conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement under the Cyber Security Services 3 DPS, reaching its award stage on 29th December 2025. The contract, valued at £174,575, has been awarded to Arcanum Information Security Ltd and encompasses services to be delivered across multiple regions including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The contract period spans from 2nd January 2026 to 31st March 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cyber security, particularly those defined as SMEs, as demonstrated by the successful award to Arcanum Information Security Ltd, which operates on an SME scale. Institutions that focus on providing expert research services within the energy sector cyber security framework are ideally positioned to benefit from such government contracts. Engaging in similar tenders could facilitate business growth by securing high-value government projects, broadening their operational footprint internationally.

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Notice Title

PS25268 - Energy Sector Cyber Security Scoping - RAF032/2526

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** Department For Energy Security & Net Zero had a requirement for Energy Sector Cyber Security Scoping - RAF032/2526, this was carried out on the Cyber Security Services 3 DPS.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fd77e5a4-d453-4996-a95b-cd1f48828896
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61e79c90-b46b-4881-bfdf-3a48941a98fd
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£174,575 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£174,575 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Dec 20251 months ago
Contract Period
2 Jan 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DESNZ
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARCANUM INFORMATION SECURITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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