Award

OT (Operational Technology) Asset Discovery

WALES & WEST UTILITIES

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 Apr 2023 at 08:00

Award

15 Mar 2023 at 16:07

Summary of the contracting process

Wales & West Utilities recently awarded a contract for OT (Operational Technology) Asset Discovery services, fulfilling the requirements of the NCSC Cyber Assessment Framework. The procurement stage was completed under a limited procurement method, specifically an Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract, signed on 21st April 2023, aims to enable better automation and insight into WWU's OT asset estate to meet regulatory CAF Basic Profile obligations by December 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in security software development and investigation services. Companies proficient in delivering technology solutions for operational technology asset discovery will find this procurement suitable. Wales & West Utilities, as the contracting authority, is a key player in the production, transport, and distribution of gas and heat in the United Kingdom. The awarded contract with Claroty for 3 years offers potential for business growth and collaboration in the security and technology sectors.

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Notice Title

OT (Operational Technology) Asset Discovery

Notice Description

As an Operator of Essential Services (OES), Wales & West Utilities (WWU) is required to comply with the requirements of the NCSC Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF). This includes maintaining high visibility and awareness of the operational technology assets present throughout our network, the communication paths between them, and having the ability to quickly detect changes and potential vulnerabilities in this environment. With this in mind, WWU wishes to procure OT asset discovery technology that will enable better automation and insight into its OT asset estate.

Lot Information

Lot 1

As an Operator of Essential Services (OES), Wales & West Utilities (WWU) is required to comply with the requirements of the NCSC Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF). This includes maintaining high visibility and awareness of the operational technology assets present throughout our network, the communication paths between them, and having the ability to quickly detect changes and potential vulnerabilities in this environment. With this in mind, WWU wishes to procure OT asset discovery technology that will enable better automation and insight into its OT asset estate.

Procurement Information

WWU are required to meet the CAF Basic Profile by December 2023 and delivery of this tool is part of our strategy to deliver this CAF objective. Due to this regulatory requirement, and tight timeframe, it did allow for a thorough process to be run.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03b325
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011423-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

72212730 - Security software development services

79700000 - Investigation and security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20232 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
WALES & WEST UTILITIES
Additional Buyers

WALES AND WEST UTILITIES

Contact Name
Rebecca Crisp
Contact Email
rebecca.crisp@wwutilities.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8FZ
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England), TLL Wales

Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

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