Cyber Pen Testing services

The public procurement process outlined here details a contract for providing Cyber Pen Testing services to UK Power Networks (Operations) Limited, based in London, United Kingdom. This contract, listed as complete as of 13th January 2026, falls under the industry category of Systems Testing Services (CPV code 72254100). The procurement stage is the award stage, and the procurement method used was a selective, negotiated procedure with prior competition.

The contract was signed on 19th December 2025, with obligations to perform professional penetration testing services focused on assessing the security of IT and OT environments across various UK regions including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in cybersecurity and systems testing services. Companies with expertise in performing controlled, ethical security tests and providing comprehensive assessments would be well-suited to participate in similar tenders.

Businesses with the capability to deliver detailed reports on vulnerabilities and provide remediation recommendations are likely to find this a viable market. Moreover, entities that excel in technical consultancy, particularly those familiar with the UK's electricity sector, could leverage their competencies to gain further projects through UK Power Networks or similar large utility companies. The strategic significance of such contracts is underlined by their complex requirements and the necessity for minimal operational disruption during security assessments.