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title: "Orchestrated Cyber Deception using Virtual Machine Introspection Demonstrator"
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# Orchestrated Cyber Deception using Virtual Machine Introspection Demonstrator

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7edc25ae-ccb9-45fc-8dda-711ef3fbf1ca

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) has awarded a contract for the project titled "Orchestrated Cyber Deception using Virtual Machine Introspection Demonstrator." This initiative falls under the research and development services category, specifically focusing on creating VMI-based deception-oriented effects for virtualised hosts. The contract, valued at £277,128, began on 14 October 2021 and is set to conclude on 31 March 2022. The tender process used was selective, and the award was announced on 11 October 2021, following a tender period that ended on 3 September 2021. The delivery location for this project is in Salisbury, England.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in cybersecurity, software development, and research services, particularly those that can develop innovative solutions related to virtual machine introspection. Companies engaged in technology consultancy and digital engineering are also encouraged to compete, as the project aims to build an OpenC2 compliant Application Programming Interface (API) and a web user interface for monitoring and administration, making it relevant for businesses with strong technical capabilities in these areas.

## Notice

The approach will develop VMI-based deception-oriented effects on virtualise hosts, as well as create a OpenC2 compliant Application Programming Interface (API) and Web user interface for the monitoring and administration of these effects.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e08dc0bb-e482-46e9-8dc6-715e296fc6e4 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 13 Oct 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £277,128 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £277,128 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY |
| Locality | SALISBURY |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP4 0JQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley |
| Westminster constituency | Salisbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | 6 POINT 6 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 21 Oct 2021 at 11:00 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e08dc0bb-e482-46e9-8dc6-715e296fc6e4
- 21 Oct 2021 at 10:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e08dc0bb-e482-46e9-8dc6-715e296fc6e4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e08dc0bb-e482-46e9-8dc6-715e296fc6e4
  21st October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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