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title: "Open-Source Vulnerability Management Tool and DAST (Dynamic Application Security Testing) Tool"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a57b"
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published: "2025-10-01"
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# Open-Source Vulnerability Management Tool and DAST (Dynamic Application Security Testing) Tool

Buyer: ORDNANCE SURVEY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a57b

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## Summary

Ordnance Survey Ltd (OS), Britain's mapping agency owned by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, has completed the procurement process for an "Open-Source Vulnerability Management Tool and DAST (Dynamic Application Security Testing) Tool" under a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition. This falls within the 'goods' category and relates to the supply of a security software package (CPV code 48730000). The award process was finalised with the signing of the contract on 16th September 2025, and it was notably conducted without a conventional competitive tender call, adhering to a call-off from an existing framework. The procurement took place in the UK, specifically in the region identified as UKJ32 (Southampton), and aims to support OS's in-house technology function by renewing their licensing for essential Application Security Testing Tools.

This tender creates significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialising in cybersecurity and security software development. With Softcat PLC, a large-scale enterprise, winning the contract valued at £924,801, the tender highlights potential pathways for renowned technology providers seeking to collaborate with public bodies overseeing critical national infrastructures. Businesses equipped with expertise in dynamic application security testing and vulnerability management could find similar future tenders advantageous, especially those capable of delivering innovation and resilience in security solutions, effectively supporting government and private sector needs.

## Notice

Ordnance Survey Ltd (OS) is Britain's mapping agency and is responsible for the surveying, production, maintenance and marketing of a wide range of geographic information, relied on by government, business and individuals.OS is a private limited company (company registration number 09121572), and the entire share capital is owned by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology. OS also has several wholly owned subsidiaries who may access this contract.Ordnance Survey has a large in-house technology function that seeks to develop and maintain their systems in a secure manner. As such Application Security Testing is essential.Ordnance Survey are seeking to renew their licensing for Application Security Testing Tools under this procurement.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Ordnance Survey Ltd (OS) is Great Britain's mapping agency and is responsible for the surveying, production, maintenance and marketing of a wide range of geographic information, relied on by government, business and individuals. Further information can be found on our website http://www.os.uk. OS is a private limited company (company registration number 09121572), and the entire share capital is owned by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.OS has a large in-house technology function that seeks to develop and maintain their systems in a secure manner. As such Application Security Testing is essential.OS are seeking to renew their licensing for its Application Security Testing Tools under this procurement.

### Procurement Information

Call-off from an existing framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061139-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £924,801 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ORDNANCE SURVEY |
| 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 | TLJ32 Southampton |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOFTCAT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48730000 - Security software package

## Release History

- 1 Oct 2025 at 08:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061139-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.os.uk
- https://www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk

## Provenance

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