Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfT), responsible for transport safety and security across the UK, has awarded a contract for the "Maritime NIS Cyber Resilience Audit" in the industry category of Computer Audit and Testing Services (CPV: 72800000). This contract, part of DfT's Cyber Programme, aims to enhance cyber security resilience within the transport sector. The procurement process used was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement, and the contract period is from 25 November 2024 to 28 February 2025. The contract, valued at £100,000, was awarded to Arcanum Information Security Limited and covers locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in cyber security, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive audits and resilience services within the transport sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could find this particularly beneficial given the open invitation to suitable SMEs. Companies with expertise in computer audit services and testing will find ample opportunity for growth and collaboration with a major government department, enhancing their portfolio and credibility in the cyber security domain.

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Maritime NIS Cyber Resilience Audit

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

28th November 2024 17:36:54 PM
Contract Summary

The contracting authority is the Department for Transport (DfT). DfT is the government department responsible for the safety and security of transport across the UK. Transport Security Division Directorate within DfT leads on national security matters, ranging from counter terrorism to cyber security. The Cyber team is responsible for identifying and helping to counter cyber security threats in the transport sector, and for regulating the maritime operators of essential services (OES) under the Network and Information System (NIS) Regulations 2018. DfT is seeking delivery of cyber security services as part of our Cyber Programme to improve our understanding and resilience of cyber security within transport.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-b5fd17-816fc52d-6623-4f76-a43e-61dcab5834c1

Publication Source

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Procurement Stage

Award

Procurement Method

Selective

Procurement Method Details

Call-off From A Framework Agreement

Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

SME

Framework / DPS

Framework
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

72800000
72810000

CPV Division(s)

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

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

Buyer Name

Buyer Email

janet.costelloe@dft.gov.uk

Buyer Phone

03003303000

Buyer Address

Great Minster House, 33 Horseferry Road

London

SW1P 4DR

England
Awarded Supplier(s)

Supplier Name(s)

ARCANUM INFORMATION SECURITY LIMITED

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Maritime NIS Cyber Resilience Audit

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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