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title: "Penetration Testing."
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buyer: "NS&I"
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# Penetration Testing.

Buyer: NS&I  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eeb037bd-7527-4f75-8248-6451fa80af83

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## Summary

NS&I has concluded two procurement processes, both awarded on 6th February 2026, concerning IT system penetration testing services. The contracts, titled "Penetration Testing" and "Bring Your Own Device Review," fall under the Computer audit and testing services category, with delivery locations in Yorkshire and the Humber as well as London. The procurement was conducted through direct Single Tender Action below the threshold, demonstrating the organisation's select procurement approach. Despite the suitability criteria excluding SMEs and VCSEs, the awarded contracts span from 10th February 2026 to 31st March 2026, offering a concise contractual period aimed at immediate implementation. The procurement stage now resides in the award phase, reflecting the buyers' preference for a streamlined contract allocation process.

These tenders present substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in IT security, particularly large-scale enterprises with expertise in computer audit and testing services. Given NS&I’s specificity in procurement method, businesses that can deliver high-quality and timely penetration testing services will find substantial opportunities for growth through partnership. AmberWolf Limited, recognised for its capacity in these domains, secured both contracts, underscoring the benefits for companies with existing reputations and resources to support rapid deployment of security assessments. This procurement underscores a lucrative avenue for established IT service providers to solidify their presence in the public sector by aligning with NS&I's strategic IT security enhancements.

## Notice

NS&I requires penetration testing of IT systems. ***This contract has been awarded on the 6th of February 2026.***

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c067269-f9d5-4267-a050-d488237f1402 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 10 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,840 |
| 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 | NS&I |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 9HA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | Borough & Bankside |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72800000 - Computer audit and testing services
- 72810000 - Computer audit services
- 72820000 - Computer testing services

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2026 at 14:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c067269-f9d5-4267-a050-d488237f1402
- 19 Feb 2026 at 14:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f179e6d3-942c-44d1-b54a-13ca24869e4d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c067269-f9d5-4267-a050-d488237f1402
  19th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f179e6d3-942c-44d1-b54a-13ca24869e4d
  19th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://app.panacea-software.com/nsandi/
  Click above to Apply (link to e-procurement portal)

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