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Open-Source Vulnerability Management Tool and DAST (Dynamic Application Security Testing) Tool

ORDNANCE SURVEY

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01 Oct 2025 at 08:36

Summary of the contracting process

Ordnance Survey Ltd (OS), Britain's mapping agency owned by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, has completed the procurement process for an "Open-Source Vulnerability Management Tool and DAST (Dynamic Application Security Testing) Tool" under a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition. This falls within the 'goods' category and relates to the supply of a security software package (CPV code 48730000). The award process was finalised with the signing of the contract on 16th September 2025, and it was notably conducted without a conventional competitive tender call, adhering to a call-off from an existing framework. The procurement took place in the UK, specifically in the region identified as UKJ32 (Southampton), and aims to support OS's in-house technology function by renewing their licensing for essential Application Security Testing Tools.

This tender creates significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialising in cybersecurity and security software development. With Softcat PLC, a large-scale enterprise, winning the contract valued at £924,801, the tender highlights potential pathways for renowned technology providers seeking to collaborate with public bodies overseeing critical national infrastructures. Businesses equipped with expertise in dynamic application security testing and vulnerability management could find similar future tenders advantageous, especially those capable of delivering innovation and resilience in security solutions, effectively supporting government and private sector needs.

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Notice Title

Open-Source Vulnerability Management Tool and DAST (Dynamic Application Security Testing) Tool

Notice Description

Ordnance Survey Ltd (OS) is Britain's mapping agency and is responsible for the surveying, production, maintenance and marketing of a wide range of geographic information, relied on by government, business and individuals.OS is a private limited company (company registration number 09121572), and the entire share capital is owned by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology. OS also has several wholly owned subsidiaries who may access this contract.Ordnance Survey has a large in-house technology function that seeks to develop and maintain their systems in a secure manner. As such Application Security Testing is essential.Ordnance Survey are seeking to renew their licensing for Application Security Testing Tools under this procurement.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Ordnance Survey Ltd (OS) is Great Britain's mapping agency and is responsible for the surveying, production, maintenance and marketing of a wide range of geographic information, relied on by government, business and individuals. Further information can be found on our website http://www.os.uk. OS is a private limited company (company registration number 09121572), and the entire share capital is owned by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.OS has a large in-house technology function that seeks to develop and maintain their systems in a secure manner. As such Application Security Testing is essential.OS are seeking to renew their licensing for its Application Security Testing Tools under this procurement.

Procurement Information

Call-off from an existing framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a57b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061139-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£924,801 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ORDNANCE SURVEY
Contact Name
Alex Oakley
Contact Email
alex.oakley@os.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO16 0AS
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ32 Southampton

Local Authority
Test Valley
Electoral Ward
Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams
Westminster Constituency
Romsey and Southampton North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

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