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Threat Led Penetration Testing - Black Team

UK Space Agency

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26 Sep 2025 at 09:57

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

24 Sep 2025 at 17:10

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Space Agency, in collaboration with UK Shared Business Services Ltd, is initiating a procurement process for "Threat Led Penetration Testing - Black Team". The project, valued at up to £240,000, falls under the industry category of investigation and security services and aims to enhance the security resilience of companies within the UK space industry. The procurement is in the planning stage, and the process is being conducted through an open procedure. The final submission date for the Selection Questionnaire is 1st October 2025 at 14:00, with the tender period ending on 3rd November 2025. The contract period is set to start on 17th November 2025 and may extend until 31st March 2026, with potential for a year-long extension.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in security services, particularly those with expertise in penetration testing and physical security solutions. Given that the procurement aims to work with multiple companies concurrently, businesses capable of managing complex, multi-client engagements will find this an attractive opportunity for growth. SMEs are deemed suitable for this contract, providing an excellent opportunity for smaller firms to expand their reach into the government security sector. Additionally, the open procedure of the procurement process offers a level playing field for all qualified suppliers, encouraging competitive participation based on price and quality criteria.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Threat Led Penetration Testing - Black Team

Notice Description

UKSA is seeking a supplier to provide physical penetration testing for a number of companies working in the space industry, in order to; * Support companies with understanding their existing security and resilience to physical attack. * Inform corrections and upgrades to physical security by identifying vulnerabilities and providing recommendations for improvement. * There is a likely to be the requirement to work with multiple (up to 4) companies at the same time in order to complete the work packages below within the timescale of the contract. Full details will be available in the forthcoming specification. How To Apply ***In order to participate in the Procurement and be considered for the opportunity to submit an initial Tender, Bidders must submit this Selection Questionnaire a signed copy of annex 1 - Non Disclosure Agreement and any other information as required*** Please read instructions in the submission section.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Up to PS240,000 (including VAT) 5 months + 1-year optional extension to be granted at the Contracting Authority's discretion, subject to budget availability. Up to PS120,000 (including VAT) for initial 5 months and PS120,000 (including VAT) for subsequent extension period. This is a call off value and not necessarily the full value of the contract as payment will only be made on completion of deliverables.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a180
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059973-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79700000 - Investigation and security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
8 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK Space Agency
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DIDCOT
Postcode
OX11 0DF
Postcode Area
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Vale of White Horse
Electoral Ward
Hendreds
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Further Information

Notice Documents

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