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Request for Information in relation to cyber-attack path analysis products & services

NATIONAL GRID ELECTRICITY TRANSMISSION PLC · Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 30 Sept 2026, 08:20.

Opportunity overview

We are conducting a market engagement exercise to explore the availability, capability, and maturity of tools and services that support cyber-attack path analysis. This initiative aims to assess solution readiness, innovation potential, and supplier experience in delivering outcomes aligned with proactive cyber defence objectives. We are particularly interested in understanding products or services that automate the generation and analysis of cyber-attack paths on a National Grid scale based on data from each of the following categories: . Computing assets . Network connections . Cyber vulnerabilities . Identity and access management This RFI is intended to inform our sourcing strategy and identify potential partners with relevant expertise and solutions. Please note: Detailed technical requirements and supporting documentation will be shared only upon receipt of a signed Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA). The NDA must be executed by both parties and is issued on a non-negotiable basis.

Classification

  • CPV48730000 — Security software package

Lots

  • Lot 1Value not stated

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
ocds-h6vhtk-058fec
Status
planning
Above Threshold
No
Main Procurement Category
goods

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Special regime

utilities

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
planning

Contract period

Ends
31 Mar 2029, 23:59
Starts
1 Apr 2026, 00:00

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
48730000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Security software package

Planning and budget

Documents

Entry 1
Id
052256-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK2
Description
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
marketEngagementNotice
Published
29 Aug 2025, 08:43

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
engagement
Type
engagement
Status
scheduled
Due
25 Sept 2025, 23:59
Description
Preliminary Market Engagement - Indicative Timetable Parties interested in participating in this preliminary market engagement are advised of the following indicative timetable: Requests must be submitted by 25th September 2025 via email to Cora.Russell@nationalgrid.com Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA) will be issued to all requesters on 26th September 2025. Signed NDAs must be returned by 3rd October 2025. Please note that no amendments to the NDA will be accepted. The RFI Questionnaire will be issued on 6th October 2025 to participants who have returned a compliant NDA. Completed RFI questionnaires must be submitted by 23rd October 2025. Submission instructions will be provided within the RFI document. Participation in this process does not constitute a commitment to tender, nor does it confer any advantage in any future procurement exercise.

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-COH-02366977
Name
NATIONAL GRID ELECTRICITY TRANSMISSION PLC

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKI32
Country
GB
Locality
London
Postal Code
WC2N 5EH
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
1 - 3 Strand

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
privateUtility
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Description
Private utility

Identifier

Id
02366977
Scheme
GB-COH

Contact

Name
cora russell

Additional Identifiers

Entry 1
Id
PHHJ-6513-BWZT
Scheme
GB-PPON

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · London · UKI32 · WC2N 5EH · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

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  1. ocds-h6vhtk-058fec-2025-08-29T08:43:35+01:00Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·