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INVITATION TO TENDER FOR CYBER INCIDENT RESPONSE RETAINER SERVICE

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

08 Apr 2022 at 11:37

Tender

24 Jan 2022 at 09:35

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Aberdeen is currently undertaking an active procurement process for the "Invitation to Tender for Cyber Incident Response Retainer Service," classified under systems and technical consultancy services. This tender, falling within the services category, aims to secure expertise in cyber incident response to aid in incident containment and recovery. The procurement is being conducted via an open procedure, with key submission deadlines having passed, as indicated by the bid opening date of 23rd February 2022 and the contract award date of 8th April 2022.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses offering cyber security services, particularly those that specialise in incident response and recovery strategies. Companies adept at providing innovative technical solutions, quality assurance, and effective service delivery will be well positioned to compete. Given that there were a total of 11 bids received, including 6 from SMEs, the tender highlights the competitive landscape, suggesting a dynamic environment for potential providers to enhance their business growth within the public sector.

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Notice Title

INVITATION TO TENDER FOR CYBER INCIDENT RESPONSE RETAINER SERVICE

Notice Description

Award of contract for an emergency cyber incident response, live incident handling and provision of expert cyber incident response services, toolsets and knowledge that will support incident containment, mitigation, eradication and recovery.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of contract for an emergency cyber incident response, live incident handling and provision of expert cyber incident response services, toolsets and knowledge that will support incident containment, mitigation, eradication and recovery.

Renewal: This is an invitation to submit a proposal for Cyber Incident Response Retainer Service for an initial term of 2 years and 8 potential extension periods, each of one year, to the University of Aberdeen.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-030e43
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009480-2022
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£447,500 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Apr 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
UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
e-sourcing@abdn.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB24 3FX
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QUORUM CYBER SECURITY

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