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TenderUpdate

27 Mar 2023 at 09:56

Planning

15 Mar 2023 at 11:46

Summary of the contracting process

The National Grid UK Limited is seeking a strategic partner to provide SIEM, SOAR, and TIP technologies for their Security Team. This tender opportunity comprises 3 lots, and interested parties can register their interest. Key dates include PIN Issued: 15th March 2023, PIN Closed: 7th April 2023, PQQ Issued: 17th April 2023, PQQ Closed: 5th May 2023, RFP Issued: 15th May 2023, RFP Closed: 9th June 2023, and Contract Award: 15th September 2023. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase.

This tender from National Grid UK Limited provides an opportunity for technology vendors specializing in security software packages to compete. Businesses offering SIEM, SOAR, and TIP technologies and services related to cybersecurity can benefit from participating in this tender. The tender process involves multiple lots, allowing vendors to bid for one or more categories based on their expertise. Eligible businesses must adhere to the outlined dates and guidelines to secure a chance to partner with National Grid UK Limited in delivering critical security solutions.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

SIEM / SOAR / TIP Technologies (Global)

Notice Description

National Grid's Security Team is seeking to select a strategic partner to provide one or all of the below capabilities: * SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) * SOAR (Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response) * TIP (Threat Intelligence Platform) National Grid welcomes interested parties who lead in the above-listed areas to register their interest regarding this tender opportunity. Please note that this tender will consist of 3 lots. Suppliers may choose to bid for any number of lots.

Lot Information

SIEM (Security Information and Event Management)Technology

National Grid security team operates a 24*7*365 Cyber Security Operation Centre (CSOC) that monitors our estate for malicious, suspicious, or anomalous behavior and responds appropriately to ensure the consistency of services National Grid provides. SIEM / SOAR / TIP technologies are the cornerstone of an effective Security Operations organization. The successful solution will demonstrate the below: SIEM * Comprehensive log collection - The SIEM solution should be able to collect logs from all relevant sources. This includes servers, databases, network devices, end user devices, and applications. * Alerting and Reporting - The SIEM solution should provide a catalog of alerts and reports out of the box that can be modified and tuned to meet the needs of National Gird. * Advanced Analytics - The SIEM solution should have advanced analytic capabilities such as behavioral analytics (UEBA) and machine learning to detect anomalous activity and potential threats. * Real-time (or near real-time) monitoring - The SIEM solution should be able to provide real-time monitoring to ensure security events are detected quickly. * Integration - The SIEM solution should integrate with other industry-standard security tools to provide a complete view of the internal security landscape. * Scalability - The solution should be able to scale up and down as required by the organizational needs of National Grid. * Support - National Grid should have access to a 24/7/365 vendor support team to assist with any service issues. Vendor-provided training and certification should be available to all applicable National Grid staff. * Usability - The solution should be user-friendly and initiative to configure and manage. It should allow teams to easily drill down into specific data points for more detailed analysis. Additional information: Technical & Delivery Considerations Due to the strictly regulated industries National Grid operate in, we have a strong preference towards vendors who can provide a hybrid architecture whereby infrastructure is split between on-premise and cloud. The required solution will integrate with internal IT infrastructure and external vendors of National Grid. Vendors will be expected to demonstrate how they can effectively integrate with other tooling in the environment. In addition to the software and hosting service, we will be looking for a robust plan around the operations support models available.

SOAR (Security Orchestration, Automation and Response)Technology

National Grid security team operates a 24*7*365 Cyber Security Operation Centre (CSOC) that monitors our estate for malicious, suspicious, or anomalous behavior and responds appropriately to ensure the consistency of services National Grid provides. SIEM / SOAR / TIP technologies are the cornerstone of an effective Security Operations organization. The successful solution will demonstrate the below: SOAR * Comprehensive integration - The SOAR solution should integrate with the internal and external tooling for automated enrichment and response * Automation - The SOAR solution should contain a repository of playbooks that can be used to accelerate the adoption of the platform * Case Management - The SOAR Platform should provide a centralized incident management console that allows for end-to-end incident management. * Analytics and reporting - The SOAR solution should provide advanced analytics and reporting allowing National Grid to track key metrics, identify trends and gain insights into security operations. * Scalability - The solution should be able to scale up and down as required by the organizational needs of National Grid. * Support - National Grid should have access to a 24/7/365 vendor support team to assist with any service issues. Vendor-provided training and certification should be available to all applicable National Grid staff. * Usability - The solution should be user-friendly and initiative to configure and manage. It should allow teams to easily drill down into specific data points for more detailed analysis. Additional information: Technical & Delivery Considerations Due to the strictly regulated industries National Grid operate in, we have a strong preference towards vendors who can provide a hybrid architecture whereby infrastructure is split between on-premise and cloud. The required solution will integrate with internal IT infrastructure and external vendors of National Grid. Vendors will be expected to demonstrate how they can effectively integrate with other tooling in the environment. In addition to the software and hosting service, we will be looking for a robust plan around the operations support models available.

TIP (Threat Intelligence Platform)Technology

National Grid security team operates a 24*7*365 Cyber Security Operation Centre (CSOC) that monitors our estate for malicious, suspicious, or anomalous behavior and responds appropriately to ensure the consistency of services National Grid provides. SIEM / SOAR / TIP technologies are the cornerstone of an effective Security Operations organization. The successful solution will demonstrate the below TIP * Comprehensive source integrations - The TIP should be able to take threat feeds from a variety of sources including open source and paid threat feeds, internal security tooling, and manual submissions from internal teams. * Advanced Analytics - The TIP solution should be able to analyse ingested threat data to identify patterns and trends, allowing National Grid to gain insights into the nature of threats targeting the organization. * Usability - The TIP solution should be user-friendly and initiative to configure and manage. * Reporting - The TIP solution should provide customizable dashboards and reports that allow users to drill down into specific data points. * Scalability - The solution should be able to scale up and down as required by the organizational needs of National Grid. * Support - National Grid should have access to a 24/7/365 vendor support team to assist with any service issues. Vendor-provided training and certification should be available to all applicable National Grid staff. * Usability - The solution should be user-friendly and initiative to configure and manage. It should allow teams to easily drill down into specific data points for more detailed analysis. Additional information: Due to the strictly regulated industries National Grid operate in, we have a strong preference towards vendors who can provide a hybrid architecture whereby infrastructure is split between on-premise and cloud. The required solution will integrate with internal IT infrastructure and external vendors of National Grid. Vendors will be expected to demonstrate how they can effectively integrate with other tooling in the environment. In addition to the software and hosting service, we will be looking for a robust plan around the operations support models available.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03b2ff
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008770-2023
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48730000 - Security software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
10 Apr 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC2N 5EH
Postcode Area
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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