Planning

Threat Intelligence and Digital Risk

NATIONAL GRID UK LIMITED

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Planning

26 Jan 2022 at 13:35

Summary of the contracting process

The National Grid UK Limited is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for services related to "Threat Intelligence and Digital Risk." This initiative falls within the IT services industry, specifically consulting and software development, and aims to enhance the organisation's Threat & Risk Management capabilities. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 28 February 2022, with a future notice date set for 31 March 2023. The total value of this procurement is £1,950,000, with a requirement for suppliers to be registered on the Achilles Utilities Vendor Database (UVDB) to be considered.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those focused on cybersecurity solutions and risk management. Companies offering services in Threat Intelligence, Vulnerability Management, Digital Risk Management, and Third Party Risk would be particularly suited to compete for this contract. Given the critical nature of the required services, businesses that can demonstrate innovation and reliability in enhancing security and resilience will likely have a competitive advantage.

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Notice Title

Threat Intelligence and Digital Risk

Notice Description

National Grid is looking to continue to deliver and enhance their Threat & Risk Management capabilities and ensure the external services utilised are still relevant, providing the most value and strategic partners. Operationally, it's key that National Grid achieve improved service delivery across the areas of security; including Security Operations, Threat Intelligence, Vulnerability Management, and Risk Management teams. It is critical that all services can flex to meet our future needs whilst insuring stability in the current operating environment. The required services, ranging from Threat Intelligence, Vulnerability Management, Digital Risk Management and Third Party Risk will be used to detect and respond to cyber threats and vulnerabilities outside the network perimeter and will enable protection, monitoring, and give early indication of security risks. This must be done according to regulated policies to maintain security of National Grid, its reputation, data, assets and to manage impact of security events affecting our third parties.

Lot Information

Threat Intelligence

A cyber threat intelligence feed including strategic and technical intelligence on threat actors and attack patterns. Intelligence should provide regular reporting to inform the Security team of changes to the threat landscape and new threats. The service must also enable integration with a Threat Intelligence Platform to enable automated actions.

Vulnerability Management

An external vulnerability management service that detects vulnerabilities to National Grids externally facing assets through continuous assessment of the digital footprint. Such a service will detect exposed services, open ports, and vulnerabilities. Tactical reporting will enable timely resolution, and the service will enable integration with centralised logging to allow for automated response.

Digital Risk Management

A digital risk management service will scan open, deep, and dark web resources to identify risks to National Grid. Examples include potential phishing domains, data loss, or credentials. Tactical reporting will enable timely resolution, and the service will enable integration with centralised logging to allow for automated response.

Third Party Risk

A focus on third party risk management; this service should provide insight into risks associated with third parties; such as security incidents or data breaches that may have an impact to the security of National Grid.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-030f98
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002303-2022
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£1,950,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
30 Mar 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL GRID UK LIMITED
Contact Name
Clive Redington
Contact Email
clive.redington@nationalgrid.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WARWICK
Postcode
CV34 6DA
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Warwick
Electoral Ward
Warwick Myton & Heathcote
Westminster Constituency
Warwick and Leamington

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