Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cd2-df27-72d0-8f9e-2cf9cd3f2f9a/c20702-provision-of-a-cyber-attack-and-breach-cab-simulation-platform awarded GB restricted procedure Suitable for SMEs # C20702 - Provision of a Cyber Attack and Breach (CAB) Simulation Platform [DEFRA](https://tendernation.io/buyers/defra) Often single bidder Estimated value £155,025 to £258,375 Published 28 Sept 2023 Deadline Closed 28 Aug 2023 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The Authority was seeking the provision of a Cyber Attack and Breach (CAB) Simulation Platform service for a period of 3 years with options to extend for a further 1 years at the end of year 3 and year 4 (3+1+1). This requirement would assist the Authority to be able to assess its capability to defend against cyber-attack. The Authority sought an off the shelf product that DEFRA could use, with some of following high level requirements: - The solution must provide a GUI that Defra staff can use to launch simulated attacks on the Defra estate with malware signatures that has been provided by the supplier. - The solution must provide a GUI that Defra staff can use to interrogate results from a simulated attack. - The solution must provide a capability to export results for reports (PDF/ CSV download). - The solution must provide training for staff either as an online course or as a bookable service as part of the FP contract. - The solution must be kept up to date with the latest malware and signatures to ensure Defra SOC is able to trigger "cutting edge" attacks against our estate. - The solution must be hosted on the supplier's cloud infrastructure. - The solution platform must be kept up to date with regular patching and security updates. - The solution must support the deployment of agents onto the latest cloud environments as well as older technology. - The solution must provide clear instructions an support when Defra deploy or remove agents from the estate over the length of the contract. Read full description ## CPV classification Software package and information systems Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/fdf835a4-0ddc-4bab-810d-4ffa7934dd35) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile DEFRA: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/defra) [Sector More Software packages & information systems tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/software-information-systems) ## More tenders like this [Preliminary Market Engagement - Corporate Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) · North East Lincolnshire Borough Council · 21 days left · 9 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15410-bf5e-72d1-8225-fbabeaba595f/preliminary-market-engagement-corporate-enterprise-resource-planning-erp) [Servers – Dostawa serwerów do klastra wirtualizacyjnego · Politechnika Rzeszowska · 2 days left · 21 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-2e23-7066-ba48-4fc2a9243b50/poland-servers-dostawa-serwerow-do-klastra-wirtualizacyjnego) [License management software package – Dostawa licencji bezpieczeństwa do Systemu DNS · Poczta Polska S.A. · 15 days left · 3 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-20fa-7396-87e7-40ce84cb0f4d/poland-license-management-software-package-dostawa-licencji-bezpieczenstwa-d) [Security software package – Pořízení a implementace integrovaného řešení EDR/XDR a SIEM · Fakultní nemocnice Plzeň · 30 days left · 18 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-1e5d-73ea-989e-b9c221c4c490/czechia-security-software-package-porizeni-a-implementace-integrovaneho-rese) [Computer servers – „Dostawa serwerów komputerowych wraz z dedykowanymi kartami graficznymi dla Copernicus PL Sp. z o.o.” · Copernicus Podmiot Leczniczy Spółka Z Ograniczoną Odpowiedzialnością · 3 days left · 22 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-08e5-7339-9a05-be1adf5996b5/poland-computer-servers-dostawa-serwerow-komputerowych-wraz-z-dedykowanymi) [Software package and information systems – Datenerfassungssystem · Dataport AöR · 15 days left · 3 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-43c5-7007-89f5-0ea2d1525f27/germany-software-package-and-information-systems-datenerfassungssystem)