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Penetration Testing

Senedd Cymru / Welsh Parliament · Central government

In brief

Senedd Cymru / Welsh Parliament is looking for suppliers for IT and software work (Wales).

The estimated value is £80,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 4 years, starting 11 December 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at 10am, Tuesday 24 November 2026.

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Can I win this?

Key dates

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10am, Tuesday 17 November 2026
Bids by
10am, Tuesday 24 November 2026

How bids are scored

Contract Cost 40% · Quality 60%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

Competition

Usually high: a median of 9 bids per contract for this buyer (from 11 awards in the last 12 months).

Tender documents

What the notice says

The Senedd is looking to procure a penetration testing service to provide independent assurance over the security of its technology estate and to identify vulnerabilities that may expose the organisation to cyber security risk. The contract will include the planning, execution and reporting of penetration testing activities against Commission systems and services. Testing may include external infrastructure, internal infrastructure, web applications, remote access services, wireless technologies and physical locations as required. These tests may be performed in white, grey, or black box scenarios. The Senedd Commission is seeking to procure an independent penetration testing service capable of identifying vulnerabilities, validating the effectiveness of security controls and providing assurance over the resilience of the Commission's technology estate. The service should provide realistic security assessments that reflect the techniques and methodologies employed by malicious actors, whilst ensuring testing is undertaken in a controlled manner that minimises risk to operational services. The service should support the Commission's cyber security strategy by identifying weaknesses before they can be exploited, providing prioritised remediation recommendations and supporting continuous improvement of the organisation's overall security posture.

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  4. Send clarification questions before 10am, Tuesday 17 November 2026.
  5. Make sure your bid arrives before 10am, Tuesday 24 November 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 099362-2026

About the buyer

Senedd Cymru / Welsh ParliamentLast 12 months

Procurements

11

Awards

5
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From notice 099362-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 21 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 21 October 2026.