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C1120 - Cyber Assurance Services

NI WATER AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

08 Mar 2022 at 10:25

Tender

03 Dec 2021 at 14:15

Summary of the contracting process

The current procurement process, initiated by NI Water and its subsidiaries, focuses on the provision of Cyber Assurance Services. This tender is categorised under IT services, specifically consulting and software development, and is located in Belfast, UK. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing for broad competition. Key dates include the tender closing date on 5 January 2022, with a subsequent award period commencing thereafter, leading to a significant contract value of £280,000. The completion status indicates that this process has concluded with an active contract awarded.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cybersecurity, IT consultancy, and risk management. Companies that provide services related to cyber resilience, information technology audits, and compliance with regulations such as the Network and Information Systems Regulations 2018 would be particularly well-suited to compete. The active contract also suggests potential for future work under similar service offers, making it an attractive prospect for those looking to expand their business within the public sector.

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Notice Title

C1120 - Cyber Assurance Services

Notice Description

This Contract is for the following services: - * Provision of cyber / IT security consultants on a 'call off' basis to review and provide assurance over cyber risks across both the Operating Technology (OT) and Information Technology (IT) environments. This would also include assurance over the ongoing Cyber Resilience Programme and assurance against the Network and Information Systems Regulations 2018 (UK) - 'NIS Regulations'. * Provision of cyber / IT security consultants to provide advisory services over OT and IT risks, as required.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This Contract is for the following services: - * Provision of cyber / IT security consultants on a 'call off' basis to review and provide assurance over cyber risks across both the Operating Technology (OT) and Information Technology (IT) environments. This would also include assurance over the ongoing Cyber Resilience Programme and assurance against the Network and Information Systems Regulations 2018 (UK) - 'NIS Regulations'. * Provision of cyber / IT security consultants to provide advisory services over OT and IT risks, as required.

Renewal: Possible further contracts following contract end.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02fd05
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006266-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

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

72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

72800000 - Computer audit and testing services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£280,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£280,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£280,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NI WATER AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
Contact Name
sourcingniwater.com
Contact Email
sourcing@niwater.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT14 6TE
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Chichester Park
Westminster Constituency
Belfast North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACCENTURE PUBLIC

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