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title: "RFI - Advanced Penetration Testing and Forensic Analysis enquiry for Cyber Risk Assurance"
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# RFI - Advanced Penetration Testing and Forensic Analysis enquiry for Cyber Risk Assurance

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c9a7e70c-ef10-4ef2-8d02-2ab3d8585f29

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has initiated a tender process advancing towards the procurement of specialised services in Cyber Risk Assurance. Titled "RFI - Advanced Penetration Testing and Forensic Analysis enquiry for Cyber Risk Assurance," this tender is active and encourages suppliers within the Defence Security Sector to showcase their capabilities. The procurement classification falls under services like information systems strategic review and planning, primarily targeted in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The tender is in its information request phase with a closing date of 17th December 2025, followed by a contract period set for 18th December 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in advanced penetration testing and forensic analysis. Businesses with expertise in information technology services and strategic system planning, wishing to expand their portfolio or enter the lucrative defence sector market, are ideal candidates. It is a Request for Information (RFI) that seeks to gather market insights, making it a vital initial step for companies to align themselves with the Ministry of Defence's future procurement strategies.

## Notice

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is seeking information from suppliers within the Defence Security Sector regarding their capability to perform advanced Penetration Testing, including forensic analysis, to support Cyber Risk Assurance for a capability currently being acquired.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e36d57c6-dded-4371-bf07-3b87c7e51177 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Request for information only |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 18 Dec 2025 - 18 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO2 8BY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Nelson |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth North |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222000 - Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services
- 72222100 - Information systems or technology strategic review services
- 72222200 - Information systems or technology planning services
- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 5 Dec 2025 at 08:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e36d57c6-dded-4371-bf07-3b87c7e51177

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e36d57c6-dded-4371-bf07-3b87c7e51177
  5th December 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/54e8557b-69f8-4a61-b38c-8d05b3545093
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