UKRI Vulnerability Scanning Tool Replacement

Tender 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. Lot 1: 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.