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PS23273 Developing a cyber security assessment methodology for the Chemicals Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) sector

BEIS

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23 Nov 2023 at 16:07

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has awarded a contract to ACTICA CONSULTING LIMITED for the project titled "Developing a cyber security assessment methodology for the Chemicals Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) sector". The procurement process was conducted under the CCS framework RM3764iii Cyber Security Services. The contract value is £98,600 GBP, with a contract period starting on November 8, 2023, and ending on March 29, 2024. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the research and development services and consultancy sector to demonstrate their expertise in cyber security. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) who specialise in cyber assessment frameworks/methodologies for critical infrastructure sectors would be well-suited to compete in this tender. The project is located in the United Kingdom and aims to enhance cyber security measures within the Chemicals CNI sector, offering a strategic foothold for businesses looking to expand their services in this specialised industry category.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS23273 Developing a cyber security assessment methodology for the Chemicals Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) sector

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the CCS framework RM3764iii Cyber Security Services. Brief Description of Requirement The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) is seeking a supplier to develop and demonstrate a broad yet robust cyber assessment framework/methodology for the Chemicals CNI sector that could be utilised across the range of CNI operators (each with their own technical/operational status).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2d8dabf6-348b-41a5-9282-f8213788744e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81005160-ef41-4862-aa9e-9b2f437fc180
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£98,600 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£98,600 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Nov 20232 years ago
Contract Period
8 Nov 2023 - 29 Mar 2024 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BEIS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACTICA CONSULTING

Further Information

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