Scope
Reference
UKSAC25_0071
Description
UKSA is seeking a supplier to provide physical penetration testing for a number of companies working in the space industry, in order to;
• Support companies with understanding their existing security and resilience to physical attack.
• Inform corrections and upgrades to physical security by identifying vulnerabilities and providing recommendations for improvement.
• There is a likely to be the requirement to work with multiple (up to 4) companies at the same time in order to complete the work packages below within the timescale of the contract.
It should be noted that this requirement shall be classed as 'exempt' from PA 2023. This notice is being advertised out for an Expressions of Interest / Specific Questionnaire stage and shall then be withdrawn from the CDP platform and taken forward offline.
Total value (estimated)
- £200,000 excluding VAT
- £240,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 28 November 2025 to 31 March 2026
- Possible extension to 31 March 2027
- 1 year, 4 months, 3 days
Description of possible extension:
Maximum value of the Opportunity and Term
Up to £240,000 (including VAT)
5 months + 1-year optional extension to be granted at the Contracting Authority's discretion, subject to budget availability.
Up to £120,000 (including VAT) for initial 5 months and £120,000 (including VAT) for subsequent extension period. This is a call off value and not necessarily the full value of the contract as payment will only be made on completion of deliverables.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79700000 - Investigation and security services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Refer to criteria set-out in in the 'Supplier Expression of Interest Selection Questionnaire' document available on the Jaggaer portal.
Technical ability conditions of participation
Refer to criteria set-out in in the 'Supplier Expression of Interest Selection Questionnaire' document available on the Jaggaer portal.
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
15 October 2025, 11:00am
Submission type
Tenders
Tender submission deadline
3 November 2025, 2:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Please provide a detailed description of the notice you are adding:
The final date and time for the submission of bids is Monday 3rd November 2025
at 14:00
DO NOT apply directly to the buyer.
All tender information MUST be submitted through the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal.
Brief Description of Requirement
UKSAC25_0071 - Threat Led Penetration Testing - Black Team
Please ensure you review all attached information to ensure a full understanding of this requirement. All attachments can be found with the Supplier Attachments tab within the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal.
This contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria as set out in the RFP document.
How to Apply
UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) will be using the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal for this procurement.
To register on the Jaggaer eSourcing portal please use the link https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/ and follow the instructions to register as a supplier.
If you are already registered on the Jaggaer eSourcing Portal and wish to participate in this procurement, please use the link: https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/.
Once you are logged into the system you will be able to locate the Procurement you wish to leave a bid on by clicking the ITTs Open to All Suppliers and searching for the reference number Insert UKSAC25_0071.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
17 November 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| N/A | This is an exempt procurement and publication of this information in a notice on the find a tender service is not required. |
Cost |
Weighting description
This is an exempt procurement and publication of this information in a notice on the find a tender service is not required.
This notice is for information only.
See the documentation available via the e-sourcing platform detailed below.
Other information
Payment terms
A milestone payment plan may be proposed and/or agreed upon post contract award. This plan should reflect key delivery stages and associated payment triggers. Payment upon successful delivery of work packages/deliverables.
Description of risks to contract performance
Security and confidentiality requirements:
• This opportunity will be restricted to companies based in the United Kingdom on grounds of national security - suppliers will be asked to complete an initial expression of interest and meet the Conditions of Participation included within this to be granted access to tender documentation
• There are security implications as in effect the delivery org is 'undertaking unauthorised access' (except at the knowledge and agreement with the industry SPOC) to secure buildings. The contract org will be aware of the requirements to notify the emergency services and take appropriate steps to avoid any active emergency response.
• End of assessment reports on vulnerabilities and recommendations for rectification will be owned by the company assessed and discussions, transfer of information between the deliver party and receiving org need to be confidential. The delivery org should not retain any intelligence material or assessments after the end of the contract. UKSA will hold executive summary reports on each assessment securely for use in future discussions.
• UKSA will not be publishing details of the awarded supplier as this information is considered exempt on national security grounds, in order to protect the sensitive information this supplier will have access to (Section 94)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Competitive flexible procedure description
Following the Expression of Interest / Selection Questionnaire UKSA have conducted an evaluation inline to the criteria outlined in the 'Supplier Expressions of Interest Questionnaire'. Suppliers who have passed will be invited to the next stage to review the Request for Participations documents and further information.
For the avoidance of doubt this is a restricted procedure for those invited to participate
Contracting authority
UKSA
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRTY-4245-MTJY
Harwell Campus, Rutherford Avenue
Didcot
OX11 0DF
United Kingdom
Region: UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
UK Shared Business Services Ltd
Summary of their role in this procurement: Shared Service Provider
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMPN-7535-GNTG
Polaris House, North Star Avenue
Swindon
SN2 1FF
United Kingdom
Email: policy@uksbs.co.uk
Region: UKK14 - Swindon