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title: "Request for Information (RFI) Advanced Penetration Testing and Forensic Analysis enquiry for Cyber Risk Assurance"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ef47"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2025-12-05"
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# Request for Information (RFI) Advanced Penetration Testing and Forensic Analysis enquiry for Cyber Risk Assurance

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ef47

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is inviting submissions as part of a Request for Information (RFI) pertaining to advanced Penetration Testing and Forensic Analysis, aimed at augmenting Cyber Risk Assurance capabilities. This process, categorised under services in the Defence Security sector, is currently in the planning stage, with key market engagement happening on 17th December 2025. The project is rooted in Portsmouth, United Kingdom, with relevant legal specifications outlined in the UKPGA 2023/54 legislation. Businesses have until this date to submit their information for consideration.

This tender represents considerable opportunities for businesses within the Information Systems and Technology field, specifically those experienced in strategic review and planning services. SMEs are encouraged to participate, highlighting the MoD's openness to a broader range of suppliers, enhancing potential business growth by establishing relationships with a central government public authority. Companies adept in cyber security and forensic analysis will find this contract particularly appealing, given its focus on advanced capabilities within the Defence Security sector.

## Notice

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is seeking information from suppliers within the Defence Security Sector regarding their capability to perform advanced Penetration Testing, including forensic analysis, to support Cyber Risk Assurance for a capability currently being acquired.

### Planning Information

For full details please see attachment at this link: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e36d57c6-dded-4371-bf07-3b87c7e51177

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079970-2025 |
| 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 | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 18 Dec 2025 - 19 Dec 2025 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO2 8BY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Nelson |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72222000 - Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services

## Release History

- 5 Dec 2025 at 09:01 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079970-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079970-2025
  5th December 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e36d57c6-dded-4371-bf07-3b87c7e51177
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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