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title: "DDaT25110 - Analysis - ICS - Provision of Annual Pen Test on CBAS Platform"
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# DDaT25110 - Analysis - ICS - Provision of Annual Pen Test on CBAS Platform

Buyer: ICS ON BEHALF OF DSIT AND DESNZ  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-88cda5ad-ce63-4dd3-977c-5397fd033fe9

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## Summary

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has concluded a procurement process titled "DDaT25110 - Analysis - ICS - Provision of Annual Pen Test on CBAS Platform." This award notice pertains to the software testing industry category, specifically providing penetration testing services. The procurement was carried out under the G-Cloud 14 (RM1557.14) Framework, utilizing a selective procurement method with a call-off from a framework agreement. The contracting authority, represented by ICS on behalf of DSIT and DESNZ, is located in Swindon, England. The contract, valued at £25,300, commenced on 30th June 2025 and is set to end on 26th June 2026, providing services across various regions including the United Kingdom, Europe, and others.

This contract presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in software testing, particularly those able to provide annual penetration testing services to large organisations such as DESNZ. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract especially appealing as the procurement process showed suitability for SMEs. The awarded supplier, Cyberis Ltd, an SME based in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, exemplifies the potential for companies equipped to offer niche IT security solutions to expand their clientele within the public sector. This notice highlights the value of leveraging framework agreements to secure procurement opportunities, providing a pathway for business growth within the competitive IT services market.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) had a requirement for the provision of Penetration testing. This procurement is being concluded under the G-Cloud 14 (RM1557.14) Framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7614867-f66d-4fd9-911e-49c18cae809b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 29 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 29 Jun 2025 - 26 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,300 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,300 |
| 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 | ICS ON BEHALF OF DSIT AND DESNZ |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CYBERIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72254000 - Software testing

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2025 at 12:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7614867-f66d-4fd9-911e-49c18cae809b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7614867-f66d-4fd9-911e-49c18cae809b
  29th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/de3e0a14-4f84-49bb-adbd-beeae42e7908
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