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title: "PS25268 - Energy Sector Cyber Security Scoping - RAF032/2526"
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# PS25268 - Energy Sector Cyber Security Scoping - RAF032/2526

Buyer: DESNZ  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fd77e5a4-d453-4996-a95b-cd1f48828896

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## Summary

The Department for Energy Security & Net Zero (DESNZ) has concluded a procurement process titled "PS25268 - Energy Sector Cyber Security Scoping - RAF032/2526," associated with the category of research services. This selective procurement was conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement under the Cyber Security Services 3 DPS, reaching its award stage on 29th December 2025. The contract, valued at £174,575, has been awarded to Arcanum Information Security Ltd and encompasses services to be delivered across multiple regions including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The contract period spans from 2nd January 2026 to 31st March 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cyber security, particularly those defined as SMEs, as demonstrated by the successful award to Arcanum Information Security Ltd, which operates on an SME scale. Institutions that focus on providing expert research services within the energy sector cyber security framework are ideally positioned to benefit from such government contracts. Engaging in similar tenders could facilitate business growth by securing high-value government projects, broadening their operational footprint internationally.

## Notice

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** Department For Energy Security & Net Zero had a requirement for Energy Sector Cyber Security Scoping - RAF032/2526, this was carried out on the Cyber Security Services 3 DPS.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61e79c90-b46b-4881-bfdf-3a48941a98fd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £174,575 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £174,575 |
| 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 | DESNZ |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ARCANUM INFORMATION SECURITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 14 Jan 2026 at 09:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61e79c90-b46b-4881-bfdf-3a48941a98fd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61e79c90-b46b-4881-bfdf-3a48941a98fd
  14th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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