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Penetration Testing

Senedd Cymru / Welsh Parliament(buyer)

Published
Published 21 October 2026
Deadline
Deadline: 24 November 2026 (12 days left)
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Overview

Senedd Cymru / Welsh Parliament is procuring an independent penetration testing service to provide security assurance and identify vulnerabilities across its technology estate. The scope of work covers planning, execution, and reporting of tests across external and internal infrastructure, web applications, remote access, wireless technologies, and physical locations using white, grey, or black box methodologies. The contract has an estimated value of £80,000, with submissions due by 24 November 2026.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Open for bids
Category
Services
Estimated value
£80,000
Procedure
Below threshold - open competition
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
SME suitable
Yes
Published
21 October 2026
Questions by
17 November 2026
Deadline
24 November 2026
Classification (CPV)
IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Competition and scoring criteria

Expected competition

3

Median bids on comparable tenders

Open and restricted tenders in IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support drew a median of 3 bids over the last 24 months; 32% received only one.

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Price 40% · Quality 60%

  • Contract Cost40%
  • Quality60%

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Market context

Typical award in IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

£132,000

Median of 13,254 awards in the last 24 months

Senedd Cymru / Welsh Parliament in the last 12 months

5

contracts awarded, worth £1,863,033 in total

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Notice history

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  1. Contract Notice

    21 October 2026

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