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title: "Automated Vulnerability Scanning Solution"
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published: "2025-07-30"
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# Automated Vulnerability Scanning Solution

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d11fc8d2-b5b7-42c0-b47a-9d1893367d31

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## Summary

The Met Office, based in Exeter, England, has completed a procurement process for an Automated Vulnerability Scanning Solution under the industry category of software package and information systems (CPV: 48000000). The procurement was conducted using a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on the 23rd of June 2025, and the contract begins on the 31st of July 2025, lasting until the 30th of July 2026. The awarded contract, valued at £176,686.90, was given to the supplier Softcat on the 27th of June 2025, and the award notice was published on the 30th of July 2025.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses in the software and information systems industry, particularly those capable of providing specialised IT solutions like vulnerability scanning. SMEs could find opportunities in such contracts, given the emphasis on competitive supplier provision under framework agreements. Companies with expertise in cybersecurity and IT infrastructure enhancement might find similar opportunities appealing for business growth. Softcat, a leading large-scale supplier, was successfully awarded this contract, indicating that there is room for both large and small businesses to participate in future tenders within this domain.

## Notice

Supply of Automated Vulnerability Scanning Solution

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6b4fa9e-b057-48eb-b30b-aac7042df396 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jul 2025 - 30 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £176,686 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £176,686 |
| 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 | MET OFFICE |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX1 3PB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Pinhoe |
| Westminster constituency | Exmouth and Exeter East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2025 at 14:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6b4fa9e-b057-48eb-b30b-aac7042df396

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6b4fa9e-b057-48eb-b30b-aac7042df396
  30th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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