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Request for Information in relation to cyber-attack path analysis products & services

NATIONAL GRID ELECTRICITY TRANSMISSION PLC

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Planning

29 Aug 2025 at 07:43

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by National Grid Electricity Transmission PLC involves a Request for Information (RFI) concerning cyber-attack path analysis products and services. As a utility company located in London, UK, National Grid seeks to explore tools that automate the generation and analysis of cyber-attack paths to enhance proactive cyber defence. This initiative is in the planning stage, with key dates outlined for preliminary market engagement. Interested parties must submit requests for participation by 25th September 2025, with further steps including the signing of Non-Disclosure Agreements by 3rd October 2025 and the submission of completed questionnaires by 23rd October 2025. The procurement relates to goods in the security software package category (CPV code: 48730000) and falls under a private utility classification, with a projected contract period from April 2026 to March 2029.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cybersecurity, particularly those offering innovative solutions in cyber-attack path analysis. Companies with expertise in computing assets, network connections, cyber vulnerabilities, and identity management would be well-suited to engage with this process. Participating in the RFI allows businesses to demonstrate their capabilities and influence National Grid's sourcing strategy. This engagement will enable companies to establish themselves as key players in the utilities sector, potentially leading to long-term partnerships and further contracts within this essential industry. Businesses with robust capabilities in delivering sophisticated cybersecurity solutions and services have a strong opportunity to secure and grow their market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Request for Information in relation to cyber-attack path analysis products & services

Notice Description

We are conducting a market engagement exercise to explore the availability, capability, and maturity of tools and services that support cyber-attack path analysis. This initiative aims to assess solution readiness, innovation potential, and supplier experience in delivering outcomes aligned with proactive cyber defence objectives. We are particularly interested in understanding products or services that automate the generation and analysis of cyber-attack paths on a National Grid scale based on data from each of the following categories: . Computing assets . Network connections . Cyber vulnerabilities . Identity and access management This RFI is intended to inform our sourcing strategy and identify potential partners with relevant expertise and solutions. Please note: Detailed technical requirements and supporting documentation will be shared only upon receipt of a signed Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA). The NDA must be executed by both parties and is issued on a non-negotiable basis.

Planning Information

Preliminary Market Engagement - Indicative Timetable Parties interested in participating in this preliminary market engagement are advised of the following indicative timetable: Requests must be submitted by 25th September 2025 via email to Cora.Russell@nationalgrid.com Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA) will be issued to all requesters on 26th September 2025. Signed NDAs must be returned by 3rd October 2025. Please note that no amendments to the NDA will be accepted. The RFI Questionnaire will be issued on 6th October 2025 to participants who have returned a compliant NDA. Completed RFI questionnaires must be submitted by 23rd October 2025. Submission instructions will be provided within the RFI document. Participation in this process does not constitute a commitment to tender, nor does it confer any advantage in any future procurement exercise.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058fec
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052256-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48730000 - Security software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
25 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL GRID ELECTRICITY TRANSMISSION PLC
Contact Name
cora russell
Contact Email
cora.russell@nationalgrid.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC2N 5EH
Post Town
Central 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
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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