Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
UK Research and Innovation
Polaris House, North Star Avenue
SWINDON
SN2 1FL
Contact
XJ
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other type
NON-DEPARTMENTAL PUBLIC BODY
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Research and Innovation
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
UKRI Vulnerability Scanning Tool Replacement
Reference number
DDaT22294
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 48730000 - Security software package
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) consists of 9 Councils, including 7 research councils, Innovate UK and Research England.
Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) is one of the UKRI research councils, and we are seeking to procure a replacement for the existing vulnerability scanning tool which supports all the desired functionality for vulnerability scanning and is therefore able to discover all security vulnerability flaws within UKRI's websites, applications, network, and cloud infrastructure.
The estimated total value for up to 3-year ( 1+1+1) contract is £1,082,400.00 excluding VAT.
We are conducting market research with our Shared Services provider, UK SBS, to get feedback on our specification, understand available technological options, trials/sandbox options, and pricing mechanisms. A route to market has not yet been established.
We're holding pre-market supplier engagement session(s) between 24th and 31st August 2022 for an hour per session.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £1,082,400
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKK1 - Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) consists of 9 Councils, including 7 research councils, Innovate UK and Research England.
Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) is one of the UKRI research councils, and we are seeking to procure a replacement for the existing vulnerability scanning tool which supports all the desired functionality for vulnerability scanning and is therefore able to discover all security vulnerability flaws within UKRI's websites, applications, network, and cloud infrastructure.
This will help enable the execution of our Cyber Security Strategy and the objectives of protecting UKRI, ensuring our data, information and systems are secure and that we can continue to meet our regulatory and legislative needs.
The estimated total value for up to 3-year ( 1+1+1) contract is £1,082,400.00 excluding VAT.
We are conducting market research with our Shared Services provider, UK SBS, to get feedback on our specification, understand available technological options, trials/sandbox options and pricing mechanisms. A route to market has not yet been established.
We're holding pre-market supplier engagement session(s) between 24th and 31st August 2022 for an hour per session.
IMPORTANT
To ensure participation, Expression of Interest emails must be received by ddatprocurement@uksbs.co.uk no later than midday (UK time) on 19th August 2022.
In the message subject field please state: "EoI DDaT22294 Pre-market engagement". In your message, provide up to two names and email addresses of your attending representatives. A drafted specification will be provided and details of the session(s) will follow.
All attending suppliers must familiarise themselves with the drafted spec in advance of the session(s) as we are seeking expertise and feedback from the market.
AGENDA (to be refined)
a) Welcome, introductions and format (UKRI & UK SBS)
b) Purpose & project overview (UKRI & UK SBS)
c) High-level requirements (UKRI)
d) Market products & capabilities (supplier perspective)
e) Specification feedback (All)
f) Q&A (All)
j) Next Steps & Procurement process (UK SBS)
k) AOB (All)
Please note that Supplier demonstrations may also form part of the pre-market engagement, but this is to be confirmed. Those who express interest will receive further information if it becomes applicable.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
30 September 2022
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes