---
title: "Penetration Testing Tool"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f875"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST"
published: "2025-12-18"
---

# Penetration Testing Tool

Buyer: UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f875

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## Summary

The procurement process for acquiring a "Penetration Testing Tool" was concluded by the United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, a central government public authority entity. This procurement falls under the industry category of "Software package and information systems" and took place in Lincoln, United Kingdom. The procurement method employed was direct, classified as below the threshold and without competition. The tender process has been completed, resulting in a contract award dated 28th November 2025 to AppCheck Limited. The contract is active from 5th January 2026 to 4th February 2027, with a total value of £24,000 gross.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses capable of delivering advanced cybersecurity solutions. Specifically, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the software package and cybersecurity sectors are well-positioned to benefit from such contracts. The successful supplier, AppCheck Limited, an SME based in Birstall, illustrates the potential for businesses to secure government contracts, enhancing their growth, reputation, and contribution to secure public sector infrastructure.

## Notice

Penetration testing tool to cyber check systems.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084103-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Jan 2026 - 4 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £20,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNITED LINCOLNSHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST |
| Locality | LINCOLN |
| Post town | Lincoln |
| Postcode | LN2 5QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC |
| Local authority | Lincoln |
| Electoral ward | Abbey |
| Westminster constituency | Lincoln |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2025 at 08:45 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084103-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084103-2025
  18th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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