Award

PS25159 - Drafting guidance and CAF Overlay documents for implementing the CAF Enhanced Profile for the Oil and Upstream Gas (OUG) subsectors, under the Network and Information Systems (NIS) Regulations 2018

DESNZ

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Award

21 Oct 2025 at 09:23

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Energy Security & Net Zero (DESNZ) has awarded a contract entitled "PS25159 - Drafting guidance and CAF Overlay documents for implementing the CAF Enhanced Profile for the Oil and Upstream Gas (OUG) subsectors, under the Network and Information Systems (NIS) Regulations 2018". This procurement falls under the 'Research services' category and was conducted using a selective procurement method through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, specifically the CCS DPS Cyber Security Services 3 Framework. The contracting process was completed on 21st October 2025. The buyer, based in Swindon, England, facilitated the procurement for services to be delivered worldwide, including British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom. The awarded contract was activated on 25th September 2025 and will continue until 28th November 2025.

This tender represents a strategic business growth opportunity for firms specialising in drafting guidance for regulatory compliance in the oil and gas industry. It is particularly beneficial for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in cybersecurity services, as evidenced by the successful bid from Bridewell Consulting LTD, a UK-based SME. Companies that are capable of providing sophisticated research services aligned with energy sector requirements can explore similar selective procurement frameworks to expand their market reach. Those that demonstrate proficiency in implementing regulatory systems stand to benefit by aligning with the government's focus on enhancing information systems security in critical sectors.

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Notice Title

PS25159 - Drafting guidance and CAF Overlay documents for implementing the CAF Enhanced Profile for the Oil and Upstream Gas (OUG) subsectors, under the Network and Information Systems (NIS) Regulations 2018

Notice Description

***Please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** Department For Energy Security & Net Zero (DESNZ) had a requirement for Drafting guidance and CAF Overlay documents for implementing the CAF Enhanced Profile for the Oil and Upstream Gas (OUG) subsectors, under the Network and Information Systems (NIS) Regulations 2018. Procured under the CCS DPS Cyber Security Services 3 Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-357e3b47-c84b-4083-9255-665ac5626134
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2af02cbb-287b-4e57-be58-10f2fdb69c75
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£53,410 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£53,410 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
24 Sep 2025 - 28 Nov 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DESNZ
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

BRIDEWELL CONSULTING

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