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title: "UKSAC25_0071 - Threat Led Penetration Testing - Black Team"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-056678"
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published: "2025-10-16"
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# UKSAC25_0071 - Threat Led Penetration Testing - Black Team

Buyer: UKSA  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-056678

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## Summary

The UK Space Agency (UKSA), a public authority under the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, is managing a procurement process for "Threat Led Penetration Testing - Black Team". The tender falls under the category of services, specifically within investigation and security services. This procurement is being conducted using a competitive flexible procedure through an open tender method. UKSA aims to engage a supplier to evaluate the physical security of various companies within the space industry by attempting real-world physical intrusions. This initiative, currently in the active tender stage, is critical for enhancing security resilience. The final date for bid submissions is 3rd November 2025, and the engagement covers locations across the UK. Contract values are expected to reach up to £240,000, incorporating both initial and optional extension periods. This procurement highlights key dates and timelines, including an enquiry period ending on 15th October 2025, and contract period setting between 28th November 2025 to 31st March 2026, with a possible extension until 2027.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in security services, particularly those adept at conducting physical security assessments and penetration testing. Companies capable of complex strategic planning, risk analysis, and having a robust understanding of UK security policies will be well-positioned to compete. The procurement process allows for participation through the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal, favouring suppliers who can demonstrate experience and innovation in delivering high-stakes security services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are specifically noted as suitable for the opportunity. Successful involvement in this contract can lead to substantial growth, enhanced industry reputation, and future engagement opportunities with UKSA and the broader government sector.

## Notice

UKSA is seeking a supplier to provide physical penetration testing for a number of companies working in the space industry, in order to; * Support companies with understanding their existing security and resilience to physical attack. * Inform corrections and upgrades to physical security by identifying vulnerabilities and providing recommendations for improvement. * There is a likely to be the requirement to work with multiple (up to 4) companies at the same time in order to complete the work packages below within the timescale of the contract. It should be noted that this requirement shall be classed as 'exempt' from PA 2023. This notice is being advertised out for an Expressions of Interest / Specific Questionnaire stage and shall then be withdrawn from the CDP platform and taken forward offline.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Maximum value of the Opportunity and Term Up to PS240,000 (including VAT) 5 months + 1-year optional extension to be granted at the Contracting Authority's discretion, subject to budget availability. Up to PS120,000 (including VAT) for initial 5 months and PS120,000 (including VAT) for subsequent extension period. This is a call off value and not necessarily the full value of the contract as payment will only be made on completion of deliverables.

### Planning Information

This RFI consists of a Market Sounding Questionnaire - hosted through Microsoft Forms - please ensure that responses are made ahead of the deadline of 8th August 2025.
If you are interested in this opportunity please complete and submit the Questionnaire: https://forms.office.com/e/YyMVyhaZHS

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065826-2025 |
| Notice type | UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | 15 Aug 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 28 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | £200,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UKSA |
| Additional buyers | Missing; UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD; UK SPACE AGENCY |
| Locality | DIDCOT |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX11 0DF |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79700000 - Investigation and security services

## Release History

- 16 Oct 2025 at 09:43 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065826-2025
- 8 Oct 2025 at 09:49 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063175-2025
- 25 Jul 2025 at 14:13 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043214-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065826-2025
  16th October 2025 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063175-2025
  8th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043214-2025
  25th July 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/
- https://forms.office.com/e/YyMVyhaZHS
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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