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title: "2025-060 Internal Vulnerability?Scanning of?Infrastructure Solution"
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# 2025-060 Internal Vulnerability?Scanning of?Infrastructure Solution

Buyer: OFGEM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a0b218ed-87f9-4225-8e46-31eefd395f0d

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## Summary

The procurement process, managed by Ofgem, pertains to the "2025-060 Internal Vulnerability Scanning of Infrastructure Solution". This tender involves providing a cloud-based infrastructure solution aimed at identifying and assessing security weaknesses within internal IT environments, with remote access capabilities for troubleshooting. It falls under the "Network infrastructure" industry category and includes network management and software services. The procurement was conducted as an open procedure and has reached the award stage, with the contract being awarded to SoftCat PLC. The project covers multiple locations, including the United Kingdom and wider areas such as Europe and the British Overseas Territories. The contract spans from 15th October 2025 to 14th October 2028, with a value of £328,475.32.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in network infrastructure and security solutions. Companies with capabilities in providing comprehensive IT and software solutions that include secure network management would be well-positioned to compete. As the procurement method used is open, it offers equal opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises, enhancing their chances of entering into long-term partnerships with a reputable organisation like Ofgem. This contract not only supports business expansion into new geographical locations but also bolsters credentials in the IT security sector.

## Notice

This contract is for a supplier to provide a comprehensive cloud-based Infrastructure Solution which identifies and assesses security weaknesses within internal IT environments. The solution must include secure, remote access and support capabilities, enabling Ofgem's IT Service Desk technicians to remotely connect to, and troubleshoot, end user devices regardless of their location.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e64a819c-392e-4b51-b7fa-9263225d204e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 14 Oct 2025 - 14 Oct 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £328,475 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £328,475 |
| 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 | OFGEM |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 4PU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Canary Wharf |
| Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 32424000 - Network infrastructure
- 48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package
- 48210000 - Networking software package
- 72511000 - Network management software services

## Release History

- 23 Oct 2025 at 16:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e64a819c-392e-4b51-b7fa-9263225d204e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e64a819c-392e-4b51-b7fa-9263225d204e
  23rd October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT170461
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ofgem.gov.uk

## Provenance

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