---
title: "Vulnerability Management Tool (2026)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05073a"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "ORDNANCE SURVEY LIMITED"
published: "2025-04-24"
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# Vulnerability Management Tool (2026)

Buyer: ORDNANCE SURVEY LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05073a

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## Summary

Ordnance Survey Limited, a central government public authority headquartered in Southampton, UK, is initiating a procurement process for a "Vulnerability Management Tool (2026)." This contract falls under the industry category of software programming and consultancy services, with a focus on security and data security software solutions. The current procurement stage is planning, with a market engagement scheduled until 23rd May 2025. The main procurement category is services, and the process anticipates a contract period beginning on 19th February 2026 and concluding on 18th February 2028, with potential renewal options extending to 2030. Parties interested in participating are encouraged to engage through published documents available on In-Tend or via direct communication with the provided contact point by the specified deadline. The announcement of further details is expected on 27th June 2025.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in software development, particularly those offering state-of-the-art security software and consultancy services. It is especially suited to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of providing innovative solutions to enhance cybersecurity measures employed by public authorities. With the invitation to participate in the preliminary engagement process, businesses have a chance to influence the tender specification, potentially tailoring their offerings to align with Ordnance Survey’s needs. This proactive involvement could pave the way for growth through a sustained partnership over the comprehensive contract period.

## Notice

Vulnerability Management Tool Contract for open solution in 2026 (currently use Tenable software)

### Planning Information

Engagement is voluntary for suppliers, this will help Ordnance Survey produce an accurate, relevant specification for the future tender. It is also an opportunity for Ordnance Survey to learn about potential alternatives and what other offerings are available, participation is encouraged and appreciated.
The relevant engagement documents are published on In-Tend (http://in-tendhost.co.uk/os) for suppliers to submit a response, or to directly email bill.adams@os.uk by the end date.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016882-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 27 Jun 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 19 Feb 2026 - 18 Feb 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ORDNANCE SURVEY LIMITED |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO16 0AS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Test Valley |
| Electoral ward | Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams |
| Westminster constituency | Romsey and Southampton North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48730000 - Security software package
- 48732000 - Data security software package
- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services
- 72212730 - Security software development services
- 72212732 - Data security software development services

## Release History

- 24 Apr 2025 at 16:09 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016882-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016882-2025
  24th April 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://in-tendhost.co.uk/os
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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