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Cyber Security Assurance Requirements

NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY

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18 Mar 2025 at 08:58

Summary of the contracting process

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority has completed the procurement process for the "Cyber Security Assurance Requirements" contract, classified under research and development services and related consultancy services. This contract falls within the services category and is part of an open procedure procurement method, governed by the GPA framework. The contract, identified as C24529, focussed on further competition from the DPS Cyber Security Services RM3764.3 and was awarded to Bridewell Consulting Ltd. Situated in Cumbria, UK, the procurement was finalized on 14 March 2025, with a total value of £7,200,000. The tender involved bids where 8 were received, including one from an SME and eight electronic bids.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cyber security assurance services, particularly those with expertise in technical capability, social value, staff grades, and assurance activities, which were key award criteria. The procurement opens doors for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Bridewell Consulting Ltd, which successfully secured the contract. Businesses in the cyber security consultancy space, who are adept at meeting stringent technical and quality standards, will find such opportunities beneficial for growth and capacity building in delivering high value public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Cyber Security Assurance Requirements

Notice Description

Cyber Security Assurance Requirements

Lot Information

Lot 1

Further competition from DPS Cyber Security Services RM3764.3. Cyber Security Assurance Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ee34
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009791-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£7,200,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Mar 202511 months 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
NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Madeline Jones
Contact Email
madeline.jones@nda.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1925802875

Buyer Location

Locality
CUMBRIA
Postcode
CA24 3HU
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Egremont North and St Bees
Westminster Constituency
Whitehaven and Workington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRIDEWELL CONSULTING

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