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P-3352 Cyber Security and PCI DSS Auditing Services

TRANSLINK

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31 Mar 2026 at 15:18

Summary of the contracting process

The tender for "P-3352 Cyber Security and PCI DSS Auditing Services" has been issued by Translink, a public undertaking based in Belfast, United Kingdom, under Northern Irish devolved regulations. This procurement is at the tender stage with the goal of securing Translink's corporate network and electronic payment systems. The deadline for tender submissions is 30 April 2026, while enquiries will be accepted until 23 April 2026. The open procedure involves qualitative and cost evaluation criteria, and it falls under the services category with a focus on computer audit and testing services within the UK region. The total contract value is £560,000 with a tender period running until 30 April 2026 and awards expected by 25 May 2026.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for firms specialising in cyber security and compliance audits, particularly those adept at adapting to evolving security standards and implementing industry best practices. Companies providing computer audit consultancy and hardware consultancy services will find a suitable match in this procurement process. With potential extensions allowed beyond the contract period, businesses can secure long-term engagements if successful. Participation in this tender can cultivate partnerships and enhance reputation in providing critical security solutions to significant public sector clients.

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Notice Title

P-3352 Cyber Security and PCI DSS Auditing Services

Notice Description

Translink wishes to ensure that its corporate network and all systems are secured in line with industry best practice. It is recognised that network security requirements are constantly changing and that testing should be carried out on an ongoing basis. Translink wishes to ensure that its CDE is secured in line with PCI DSS. It is recognised that electronic security payments are constantly changing and that testing should be carried out on an ongoing basis.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Cyber Security

Lot 1 - Cyber Security Translink wishes to ensure that its corporate network and all systems are secured in line with industry best practice. It is recognised that network security requirements are constantly changing and that testing should be carried out on an ongoing basis.

Renewal: 2 possible extension periods of 1 year available.

Lot 2 - PCI

Lot 2 - PCI Translink wishes to ensure that its CDE is secured in line with PCI DSS. It is recognised that electronic security payments are constantly changing and that testing should be carried out on an ongoing basis.

Renewal: 2 possible extension periods of 1 year available.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0679df
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029942-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72150000 - Computer audit consultancy and hardware consultancy services

72800000 - Computer audit and testing services

72810000 - Computer audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£560,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£560,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Jun 2026 - 14 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2031-02-03

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSLINK
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 7LX
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Further Information

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