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title: "UKRI Vulnerability Scanning Tool Replacement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-035983"
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# UKRI Vulnerability Scanning Tool Replacement

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-035983

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## Summary

The UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process to replace its vulnerability scanning tool, which is critical for identifying security flaws across its digital infrastructure. The procurement, classified under the industry category of security software, has an estimated total value of £1,082,400 for a potential three-year contract (1+1+1). Pre-market supplier engagement sessions will take place between 24th and 31st August 2022, with a deadline for expressions of interest set for midday on 19th August 2022. UKRI's main office is located in Swindon, United Kingdom.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in cybersecurity solutions and software development, particularly those with experience in vulnerability scanning tools. Given the emphasis on feedback during the pre-market engagement sessions, suppliers in security software, cloud computing, and IT services are encouraged to participate and showcase their capabilities. Engaging effectively in this tender process could lead to long-term partnerships with UKRI, a key player in the UK's research and innovation landscape.

## Notice

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) consists of 9 Councils, including 7 research councils, Innovate UK and Research England. Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) is one of the UKRI research councils, and we are seeking to procure a replacement for the existing vulnerability scanning tool which supports all the desired functionality for vulnerability scanning and is therefore able to discover all security vulnerability flaws within UKRI's websites, applications, network, and cloud infrastructure. The estimated total value for up to 3-year ( 1+1+1) contract is PS1,082,400.00 excluding VAT. We are conducting market research with our Shared Services provider, UK SBS, to get feedback on our specification, understand available technological options, trials/sandbox options, and pricing mechanisms. A route to market has not yet been established. We're holding pre-market supplier engagement session(s) between 24th and 31st August 2022 for an hour per session.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) consists of 9 Councils, including 7 research councils, Innovate UK and Research England. Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) is one of the UKRI research councils, and we are seeking to procure a replacement for the existing vulnerability scanning tool which supports all the desired functionality for vulnerability scanning and is therefore able to discover all security vulnerability flaws within UKRI's websites, applications, network, and cloud infrastructure. This will help enable the execution of our Cyber Security Strategy and the objectives of protecting UKRI, ensuring our data, information and systems are secure and that we can continue to meet our regulatory and legislative needs. The estimated total value for up to 3-year ( 1+1+1) contract is PS1,082,400.00 excluding VAT. We are conducting market research with our Shared Services provider, UK SBS, to get feedback on our specification, understand available technological options, trials/sandbox options and pricing mechanisms. A route to market has not yet been established. We're holding pre-market supplier engagement session(s) between 24th and 31st August 2022 for an hour per session. IMPORTANT To ensure participation, Expression of Interest emails must be received by ddatprocurement@uksbs.co.uk no later than midday (UK time) on 19th August 2022. In the message subject field please state: "EoI DDaT22294 Pre-market engagement". In your message, provide up to two names and email addresses of your attending representatives. A drafted specification will be provided and details of the session(s) will follow. All attending suppliers must familiarise themselves with the drafted spec in advance of the session(s) as we are seeking expertise and feedback from the market. AGENDA (to be refined) a) Welcome, introductions and format (UKRI & UK SBS) b) Purpose & project overview (UKRI & UK SBS) c) High-level requirements (UKRI) d) Market products & capabilities (supplier perspective) e) Specification feedback (All) f) Q&A (All) j) Next Steps & Procurement process (UK SBS) k) AOB (All) Please note that Supplier demonstrations may also form part of the pre-market engagement, but this is to be confirmed. Those who express interest will receive further information if it becomes applicable.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021629-2022 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 29 Sep 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,082,400 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| 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 | TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48730000 - Security software package

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2022 at 16:44 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021629-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ukri.org/

## Provenance

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