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

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    "title": "Request for Information in relation to cyber-attack path analysis products & services",
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      "id": "2023/54",
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    "description": "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. \nWe 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: \n. Computing assets \n. Network connections \n. Cyber vulnerabilities \n. Identity and access management \nThis RFI is intended to inform our sourcing strategy and identify potential partners with relevant expertise and solutions. \nPlease note: \nDetailed 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.",
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      "name": "NATIONAL GRID ELECTRICITY TRANSMISSION PLC",
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        "locality": "London",
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      "contactPoint": {
        "name": "cora russell",
        "email": "cora.russell@nationalgrid.com"
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  "language": "en",
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        "id": "052256-2025",
        "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052256-2025",
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        "noticeType": "UK2",
        "description": "Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender",
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        "datePublished": "2025-08-29T08:43:35+01:00"
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    "milestones": [
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        "status": "scheduled",
        "dueDate": "2025-09-25T23:59:59+01:00",
        "description": "Preliminary Market Engagement - Indicative Timetable\nParties interested in participating in this preliminary market engagement are advised of the following indicative timetable:\nRequests must be submitted by 25th September 2025 via email to Cora.Russell@nationalgrid.com\nNon-Disclosure Agreements (NDA) will be issued to all requesters on 26th September 2025.\nSigned NDAs must be returned by 3rd October 2025. Please note that no amendments to the NDA will be accepted.\nThe RFI Questionnaire  will be issued on 6th October 2025 to participants who have returned a compliant NDA.\nCompleted  RFI questionnaires must be submitted by 23rd October 2025.\nSubmission 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."
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