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title: "C20702 - Provision of a Cyber Attack and Breach (CAB) Simulation Platform"
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# C20702 - Provision of a Cyber Attack and Breach (CAB) Simulation Platform

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fdf835a4-0ddc-4bab-810d-4ffa7934dd35

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## Summary

The procurement process involves DEFRA seeking the provision of a Cyber Attack and Breach (CAB) Simulation Platform service for a 3-year period, extendable for an additional 1 year. The contract, valued at £258,375 GBP, was awarded to MTI Technology through a selective procurement method, involving call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from August 29, 2023, to August 28, 2026. This opportunity is particularly suited for businesses offering software packages and information systems within the cybersecurity industry.

DEFRA, the buying organisation based in Bristol, England, initiated this tender process. The award, announced on August 29, 2023, enables businesses, especially SMEs, to participate and provide the required services. The tender period ended on August 28, 2023. Businesses with expertise in developing and maintaining cybersecurity platforms, capable of meeting the specified requirements, are well-positioned to compete for this contract.

## Notice

The Authority was seeking the provision of a Cyber Attack and Breach (CAB) Simulation Platform service for a period of 3 years with options to extend for a further 1 years at the end of year 3 and year 4 (3+1+1). This requirement would assist the Authority to be able to assess its capability to defend against cyber-attack. The Authority sought an off the shelf product that DEFRA could use, with some of following high level requirements: 1. The solution must provide a GUI that Defra staff can use to launch simulated attacks on the Defra estate with malware signatures that has been provided by the supplier. 2. The solution must provide a GUI that Defra staff can use to interrogate results from a simulated attack. 3. The solution must provide a capability to export results for reports (PDF/ CSV download). 4. The solution must provide training for staff either as an online course or as a bookable service as part of the FP contract. 5. The solution must be kept up to date with the latest malware and signatures to ensure Defra SOC is able to trigger "cutting edge" attacks against our estate. 6. The solution must be hosted on the supplier's cloud infrastructure. 7. The solution platform must be kept up to date with regular patching and security updates. 8. The solution must support the deployment of agents onto the latest cloud environments as well as older technology. 9. The solution must provide clear instructions an support when Defra deploy or remove agents from the estate over the length of the contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39991716-20e3-4a11-a34b-af77cb2ac0e6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | 28 Aug 2023 - 28 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £258,375 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £258,375 |
| 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 | DEFRA |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5TL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MTI TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 28 Sep 2023 at 08:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39991716-20e3-4a11-a34b-af77cb2ac0e6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39991716-20e3-4a11-a34b-af77cb2ac0e6
  28th September 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0317a69c-343a-4b9f-b4a1-e0add4df2b47
  C20702 - CAB RM6068 TePAS Schedule 6 Order Form - Redacted

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