---
title: "Physical Penetration Security testing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0563f4"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NS&I"
published: "2025-07-22"
---

# Physical Penetration Security testing

Buyer: NS&I  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0563f4

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## Summary

The contracting authority, NS&I, located in London, has completed the tender process for "Physical Penetration Security Testing" under the services category, specifically identified as patrol services. The procurement process was executed directly and below the competition threshold, signifying a non-competitive award. The tender required services to be conducted at NS&I's new head office in London, with the contract commencing on 22nd July 2025 and concluding on 7th August 2025. CornerStone GRG Limited, a large firm based in Dartford, Kent, was appointed the supplier following the award on 8th July 2025. The contract details were published on 22nd July 2025, with a gross value of £16,650.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in security services, especially those experienced in physical penetration testing. Although this specific contract has been awarded, similar future projects could be beneficial for SMEs aiming to grow in the central government sector, given the direct procurement pathway chosen by NS&I. Companies with expertise in providing robust security services and maintaining flexibility for bespoke project timelines would be well-suited to compete in similar procurement opportunities.

## Notice

*** CONTRACT AWARDED *** NS&I's requirement for physical penetration security testing to be carried out at the new head office location in London.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042073-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 22 Jul 2025 - 7 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £13,785 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CORNERSTONE GRG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79715000 - Patrol services

## Release History

- 22 Jul 2025 at 14:09 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042073-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042073-2025
  22nd July 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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