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

BEIS

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has awarded a contract to develop 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 buying organization is BEIS, located in Swindon, England. The contract value is £98,600 GBP. The procurement method was selective, with a tender period ending on 12th October 2023 and a contract period from 8th November 2023 to 29th March 2024.

This awarded contract offers business growth opportunities for suppliers in the research and development services sector, specifically in cyber security consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in developing robust cyber assessment frameworks are well-suited to compete in this procurement. Companies with experience in servicing Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) operators would find this tender particularly relevant due to its focus on the Chemicals CNI sector.

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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).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bc8d3b04-da56-4204-a32a-110b95f39612
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca368f59-bdfc-4add-b33e-4a702b1c42e3
Current Stage
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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

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

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