--- title: "Request for Information in relation to cyber-attack path analysis products & services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058fec" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-058fec" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058fec.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058fec.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NATIONAL GRID ELECTRICITY TRANSMISSION PLC" published: "2025-08-29" --- # Request for Information in relation to cyber-attack path analysis products & services Buyer: NATIONAL GRID ELECTRICITY TRANSMISSION PLC Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058fec [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-058fec) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058fec.json) ## Summary The procurement process led by National Grid Electricity Transmission PLC involves a Request for Information (RFI) concerning cyber-attack path analysis products and services. As a utility company located in London, UK, National Grid seeks to explore tools that automate the generation and analysis of cyber-attack paths to enhance proactive cyber defence. This initiative is in the planning stage, with key dates outlined for preliminary market engagement. Interested parties must submit requests for participation by 25th September 2025, with further steps including the signing of Non-Disclosure Agreements by 3rd October 2025 and the submission of completed questionnaires by 23rd October 2025. The procurement relates to goods in the security software package category (CPV code: 48730000) and falls under a private utility classification, with a projected contract period from April 2026 to March 2029. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cybersecurity, particularly those offering innovative solutions in cyber-attack path analysis. Companies with expertise in computing assets, network connections, cyber vulnerabilities, and identity management would be well-suited to engage with this process. Participating in the RFI allows businesses to demonstrate their capabilities and influence National Grid's sourcing strategy. This engagement will enable companies to establish themselves as key players in the utilities sector, potentially leading to long-term partnerships and further contracts within this essential industry. Businesses with robust capabilities in delivering sophisticated cybersecurity solutions and services have a strong opportunity to secure and grow their market presence. ## Notice We are conducting a market engagement exercise to explore the availability, capability, and maturity of tools and services that support cyber-attack path analysis. This initiative aims to assess solution readiness, innovation potential, and supplier experience in delivering outcomes aligned with proactive cyber defence objectives. We are particularly interested in understanding products or services that automate the generation and analysis of cyber-attack paths on a National Grid scale based on data from each of the following categories: . Computing assets . Network connections . Cyber vulnerabilities . Identity and access management This RFI is intended to inform our sourcing strategy and identify potential partners with relevant expertise and solutions. Please note: Detailed technical requirements and supporting documentation will be shared only upon receipt of a signed Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA). The NDA must be executed by both parties and is issued on a non-negotiable basis. ### Planning Information Preliminary Market Engagement - Indicative Timetable Parties interested in participating in this preliminary market engagement are advised of the following indicative timetable: Requests must be submitted by 25th September 2025 via email to Cora.Russell@nationalgrid.com Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA) will be issued to all requesters on 26th September 2025. Signed NDAs must be returned by 3rd October 2025. Please note that no amendments to the NDA will be accepted. The RFI Questionnaire will be issued on 6th October 2025 to participants who have returned a compliant NDA. Completed RFI questionnaires must be submitted by 23rd October 2025. Submission instructions will be provided within the RFI document. Participation in this process does not constitute a commitment to tender, nor does it confer any advantage in any future procurement exercise. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052256-2025 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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 | 29 Aug 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 25 Sep 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 | | 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 | NATIONAL GRID ELECTRICITY TRANSMISSION PLC | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | Central London | | Postcode | WC2N 5EH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48730000 - Security software package ## Release History - 29 Aug 2025 at 07:43 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052256-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052256-2025 29th August 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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