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title: "Pen testing"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c7fb6091-96c3-46c7-8abe-4088d9f0ab7f"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2018-08-13"
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# Pen testing

Buyer: UK INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c7fb6091-96c3-46c7-8abe-4088d9f0ab7f

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the UK Intellectual Property Office, which has issued a tender titled "Pen testing" aimed at acquiring data security software development services in Newport, Wales. This procurement is in the award stage and the contract has been awarded to CYBERIS LIMITED for a total value of £157,500. The contract period began on 1st August 2018 and will conclude on 30th June 2021. This procurement was initiated through a direct method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold, and the tender period concluded on 15th June 2018.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT security services, particularly those offering penetration testing and related data protection solutions. Companies that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to participate, given the suitability criteria, which favour SMEs to ensure a competitive marketplace. This procurement not only allows such businesses to expand their portfolios but also enables them to build relationships with government entities through successful contract execution.

## Notice

IT Health check and Penetration testing of our systems

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3043afb5-2b9f-4ae6-a340-5b524ee4cc25 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jul 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2018 - 30 Jun 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £157,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £157,500 |
| 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 | UK INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE |
| Locality | NEWPORT |
| Post town | Newport |
| Postcode | NP10 8QQ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport |
| Local authority | Newport |
| Electoral ward | Tredegar Park and Marshfield |
| Westminster constituency | Newport West and Islwyn |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 72212732 - Data security software development services
- 73431000 - Test and evaluation of security equipment

## Release History

- 13 Aug 2018 at 10:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3043afb5-2b9f-4ae6-a340-5b524ee4cc25

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3043afb5-2b9f-4ae6-a340-5b524ee4cc25
  13th August 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/57e0a169-2995-4e14-a719-6daaa853cdca
  Proposal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3615ebd8-608f-4e53-9ef8-a818867c44f6
  Award letter
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0e745538-57f6-4651-a3d0-23e68e230e09
  Putrchase Order

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