---
title: "Black/Grey Box External Infrastructure & Web Application Penetration Test"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c5c7"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ORBIT GROUP LIMITED"
published: "2026-07-08"
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# Black/Grey Box External Infrastructure & Web Application Penetration Test

Buyer: ORBIT GROUP LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c5c7

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## Summary

This public procurement process involved ORBIT GROUP LIMITED as the buying organisation, which is a sub-central government public authority based in Coventry, United Kingdom. The contract, titled "Black/Grey Box External Infrastructure & Web Application Penetration Test," falls under the IT security software industry category, aimed at conducting vulnerability scanning and website testing. The procurement process has reached the Award stage, with the contract awarded on 1st June 2026 and active until 31st May 2027. This direct procurement method did not involve competition, as it was below the threshold. The contract value is GBP 12,120 gross, and the location of services is the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for firms specialising in cybersecurity and IT security services, particularly SMEs looking to leverage their technical expertise in penetration testing. Companies offering software packages and information systems can benefit from similar contracts, enhancing their portfolio within the public sector by engaging with government entities. Given the procurement method's direct nature, businesses with proven capabilities in specific niches, like penetration testing, can position themselves as go-to providers for future opportunities from ORBIT GROUP LIMITED and similar organisations.

## Notice

Scope document was shared and two service providers participated in the process and responded with the proposal. Pentest people were selected due to technical and financial viability. IT security software. Contract will be managed IT, and software will cover vulnerability scanning and two websites scanning. Service will be provided from UK.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063911-2026 |
| 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 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £10,100 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ORBIT GROUP LIMITED |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV3 2SU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | Wyken |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WORKNEST CYBER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2026 at 07:57 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063911-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063911-2026
  8th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-18842

## Notice URLs

- https://worknest.com/secure
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.orbit.org.uk

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