Tender

Trial for Automating Cyber Risk Analysis

OFGEM

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Tender

22 Jan 2020 at 17:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Ofgem focuses on a tender titled "Trial for Automating Cyber Risk Analysis." This project falls within the IT services sector, particularly in systems consultancy and cyber security. The tender, currently in the active stage, is set to conclude on February 5, 2020, with the contract anticipated to commence on February 26, 2020, and run until June 25, 2020. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, allowing a broad range of participants to submit their proposals. The value of the contract ranges from £20,000 to £51,500, and delivery is expected in locations including the East Midlands and London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy and software development, particularly those focused on cyber security and systems modelling. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as they may provide innovative solutions to enhance the security of Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) and reduce cyber risks within essential services. Companies capable of demonstrating advanced analytical techniques and understanding complex system security could find themselves well-positioned to secure contracts in this lucrative project, fostering growth and collaboration with Ofgem in the process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Trial for Automating Cyber Risk Analysis

Notice Description

Ofgem wishes to reduce the cyber risk of disruption to essential services within its regulatory sector. The ability of Ofgem and the Operators of Essential Services (OESs) to drive reduction in cyber risks is constrained by the level of knowledge of the security of the Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) through which the essential services are delivered. The security of the CPSs depends upon many factors including the design of the physical system, the security architecture of the cyber elements (IT and Operational Technology),the low level configuration of both the cyber & physical components and the level of protective monitoring. Typically, no individual has a full understanding of all aspects but the CPS security depends upon how they integrate together. New tools and techniques are emerging to model complex systems from a cyber security perspective. Good models can capture more system security details than one person can absorb and through automated analysis of the model provide new insights to system security. These can include understanding of the most vulnerable attack paths and the best options for protecting them. Good models also provide a way of capturing system information such that it is retained within a security team even as the team members change over time. Models can also support constructive debate between OESs and regulators on the level of system security and how best to reduce cyber risk. Ofgem therefore wishes to trial the latest system modelling tools and techniques on an OES CPS. If the trial evidences that cost effective risk reduction can be achieved through system modelling then Ofgem will encourage adoption more widely across its sector.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-37ba4aeb-ec91-48fb-93cf-153d943ed35b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/953e471e-f57c-4399-857f-79f652e24290
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

72246000 - Systems consultancy services

72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£51,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Feb 2020 - 25 Jun 2020 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFGEM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England), TLI London
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Further Information

Notice Documents

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