Tender

Provision of an External ISO 27001:2022 Auditor to the Office for Nuclear Regulation

OFFICE FOR NUCLEAR REGULATION

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Tender

07 Jan 2026 at 15:33

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) involves an open tender for the "Provision of an External ISO 27001:2022 Auditor". This opportunity falls under the services category, specifically focusing on certification services. It is aimed at maintaining ONR's ISO 27001:2022 certification status. The tender, identified as ONR/T1123, is located in the United Kingdom and is part of the central government's public authority procurement activities. Key timelines include the tender period ending on 11th February 2026 and an enquiry period closing on 30th January 2026. The procurement method employed is below threshold open competition, and submissions must be made electronically via ONR's e-sourcing platform.

This tender presents significant business growth prospects, particularly for UK-based suppliers with UKAS accreditation, as participation is restricted to these entities. It is particularly well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in certification and audit services, with a knack for ensuring compliance with ISO standards. The project offers a contract valued at £29,000, with a maximum gross value of £34,800, extending over a period starting from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029, with an option for renewal. The award criteria focus on compliance, service quality, social value contribution, and affordability, thus providing an opportunity for businesses to showcase their excellence in delivering high-quality audit services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of an External ISO 27001:2022 Auditor to the Office for Nuclear Regulation

Notice Description

ONR has a number of key security certifications which it holds in order to assure our stakeholders that our security policies, processes, networks and systems are secured to industry standards. It is a mandatory condition for participation that suppliers must hold UKAS Accreditation. The purpose of this project is to procure audit services for ISO27001 to maintain our ISO 27001:2022 certification status due to contract expiration with our existing supplier. Successful and continued ISO 27001 certification validates our security arrangements as an organisation, and is a fundamental contributor to ONR's security reputation and ambition to be an exemplar of good security practice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060138
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001168-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79132000 - Certification services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£29,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£29,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 Feb 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFFICE FOR NUCLEAR REGULATION
Contact Name
Martin Yeung
Contact Email
onr.contracts@onr.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+447786553832

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L20 7HS
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Linacre
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Further Information

Notice Documents

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