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Cyber Operational Technology

DSIT

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05 Feb 2025 at 13:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has completed a public procurement process titled “Cyber Operational Technology” falling under the industry category of IT services, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support (CPV code 72000000). The tender, conducted through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, covers services to be performed in Wales, United Kingdom. The procurement process is at the award stage, with the contract starting on 7 November 2024 and ending on 31 March 2025. The total value of the contract is £120,000, and the awarded supplier is Aracanum.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those focused on cybersecurity technology. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, given the suitability criterion set by DSIT. The completed tender exemplifies the potential for growth within the cybersecurity sector, highlighting the demand for consulting and software development services in enhancing operational technology security for public organisations.

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Notice Title

Cyber Operational Technology

Notice Description

Cyber Operational Tech

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f8d09049-0dbb-42f1-af55-5e551efe1ffe
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dfdd00c5-0f1e-4a3b-9b10-b4bd834baa9e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
7 Nov 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 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
DSIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CAERPHILLY, WALES
Postcode
CF83 8ER
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL53 Gwent Valleys
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Caerphilly
Electoral Ward
Bedwas and Trethomas
Westminster Constituency
Caerphilly

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARACANUM

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