Tender

Security Penetration and IT Health Check

WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY (OFWAT)

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Tender

25 Oct 2018 at 16:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat) is currently engaged in an open procurement process for a contract titled "Security Penetration and IT Health Check". This project falls under the Information Technology Services sector and aims to ensure that Ofwat maintains a secure and managed network infrastructure. The procurement is active, with key deadlines including the submission deadline on 13 November 2018, and the contract period set to commence on 4 January 2019 and conclude on 3 January 2021. The estimated value of the contract is £52,000, with a minimum value of £45,000, and delivery is expected in the regions of West Midlands and London.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses that specialise in information technology services, particularly those that can demonstrate expertise in security assessments and network management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement has been classified as suitable for them. Companies with a focus on IT health checks, penetration testing, and related services would be well-positioned to compete for this contract, ultimately supporting growth in this critical sector.

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Notice Title

Security Penetration and IT Health Check

Notice Description

The objective is to ensure that Ofwat has a secure, robust and managed network infrastructure in place that satisfies the NCSC and their PSN accreditation and Ofwat's Internal Auditors.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d50955bd-92a7-4ad6-b88d-b636746c0662
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8d1619c-3dcd-42f5-afc1-76eda2078624
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


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

72223000 - Information technology requirements review services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£52,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Jan 2019 - 3 Jan 2021 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY (OFWAT)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B5 4UA
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Further Information

Notice Documents

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