Tender

23/029 - Cyber Security Operations Centre Contract

GAS NETWORKS IRELAND

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20 Jun 2023 at 16:06

Summary of the contracting process

Gas Networks Ireland is seeking a service provider for their Cyber Security Operations Centre Contract (tender ID: 23/029). The procurement falls under the services category and involves security software development services. Gas Networks Ireland aims to protect their network and services from various threat actors and is looking for a managed service provider to cover monitoring, alerting, digital forensics, and incident response. The deadline for submission via the eTenders system is on Thursday 20th July 2023 at 12.00 hrs local time.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in security software development, file security, research and development services, administration, defence, social security services, business consultancy, and training. Gas Networks Ireland is the buying organisation overseeing this selective procurement process, which involves a negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition. The contract includes a 5-year framework with an option for a 2-year extension, indicating potential long-term partnerships for successful bidders.

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Notice Title

23/029 - Cyber Security Operations Centre Contract

Notice Description

Gas Networks Ireland (GNI), as an Operator of Essential Services under the Directive on security of network and information systems (NIS Directive) are obligated to protect their networks and services from threat actors such as Nation State sponsored groups; cyber-criminals; hacktivists and threats relating to employee activity whether malicious or accidental. GNI is looking for a service provider that can cover all aspects of a managed service, support and change delivery, including, but not limited to, the following: Managed Monitoring and Alerting, Digital Forensics and Incident Response

Lot Information

Lot 1

Gas Networks Ireland (GNI), as an Operator of Essential Services under the Directive on security of network and information systems (NIS Directive) are obligated to protect their networks and services from threat actors such as Nation State sponsored groups; cyber-criminals; hacktivists and threats relating to employee activity whether malicious or accidental. GNI is looking for a service provider that can cover all aspects of a managed service, support and change delivery, including, but not limited to, the following: Managed Monitoring and Alerting, Digital Forensics and Incident Response Additional information: You must submit through the eTenders system before the deadline. It is very important that you commence the scanning & uploading of your response in a timely manner. The system will automatically lockdown at the exact time specified in the Tender documents. Tenders that are not fully uploaded by the response deadline will not be accepted by the system. Please submit via the eTenders system not later than 12.00 hrs (local time) on Thursday 20th July 2023. www.etenders.gov.ie/system-userguides

Renewal: This is a 5 year framework with an option to extend by 2 years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03d811
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017575-2023
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior 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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

72212730 - Security software development services

72212731 - File security software development services

73400000 - Research and Development services on security and defence materials

75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80610000 - Training and simulation in security equipment

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GAS NETWORKS IRELAND
Contact Name
Tender Admin
Contact Email
tenders@gasnetworks.ie
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CORK
Postcode
T12R X96
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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