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Refinement of Cyber security Procurement Languages for Energy Delivery Systems

BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY

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27 Feb 2018 at 15:22

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10 Jan 2018 at 16:32

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10 Jan 2018 at 15:58

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08 Dec 2017 at 15:55

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07 Dec 2017 at 15:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) is currently engaged in the procurement process for the project titled "Refinement of Cyber Security Procurement Languages for Energy Delivery Systems," aimed at improving cybersecurity standards across the energy sector. The procurement is classified under the services category, with a value of £48,000. The open tender, initiated on 7th December 2017, has a deadline for submissions set for 17th January 2018. The contract is expected to commence on 29th January 2018 and will run until 31st March 2018, covering engagements with energy network operators in the UK and further afield.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cybersecurity and procurement language development, particularly those with experience in the energy sector. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in developing industry standards and conducting collaborative workshops with stakeholders in critical national infrastructure (CNI) will be well-positioned to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, especially those that can bring innovative solutions to enhance the procurement processes for gas and electricity operators.

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Notice Title

Refinement of Cyber security Procurement Languages for Energy Delivery Systems

Notice Description

Since the launch of the Energy Cyber Security Programme in 2013 the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) Energy Cyber Security Team and the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) have focused efforts on collaboration with operators of Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) to ensure that they have appropriate technical advice and guidance to manage the cyber risks that they are exposed to. The programme has identified the need to address vulnerabilities across the supply chain, specifically the products, vendors and integrators of operational technology and network and information systems that underpin the operation of energy delivery systems. There is currently no UK-centric procurement language/reference document available that is structured in a format that can be easily used when procuring a single asset type (e.g. RTU, relay), a full control system or support infrastructure (e.g. entire substation, HVDC system, communications services). Demand for this work has long been recognised by industry but to date no agreement has been reached across companies on an effective approach. BEIS therefore wishes to appoint a supplier to develop Cybersecurity Procurement Language for Energy Delivery Systems The supplier will develop industry endorsed cybersecurity procurement language to help bridge the gap between the detailed technical guidance and the high level principles that are currently available. The supplier will produce principles-based procurement language that can be used in contracts to improve cyber security of the product or service. It should address the key asset areas procured by energy network operators (primarily gas and electricity) and should be understandable by non-cyber security experts. BEIS is working with the Energy Networks Association (ENA) Cyber Security Group to deliver this work. It is expected that the supplier will work collaboratively with the operators that make up this group and stakeholders across the supply chain. The supplier will lead industry workshops and review internal/external standards or guidance available to develop useful, comprehensive procurement language. Though the work should focus primarily on the gas and electricity sectors, the supplier will also be required to consider and demonstrate how the learnings and outcomes can also be applied to other energy sectors.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6570185c-c6b3-4908-bbd3-35fcb1f40a0a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/051e131f-98a2-4811-8fe4-47d3b375a208
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment


CPV Codes

35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£48,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£48,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jan 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Feb 20188 years ago
Contract Period
8 Feb 2018 - 31 Mar 2018 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
BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY
Contact Name
Ian Henderson
Contact Email
ian.henderson@beis.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 0ET
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PA CONSULTING

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