This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

07 Jul 2026 at 14:14

Award

24 Jun 2026 at 13:23

Tender

16 Apr 2026 at 13:22

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "P-3431 Network Information Systems (NIS) - Cyber Assessment Audit 2026" has been conducted by Translink, a public undertaking operating under Northern Irish devolved regulations. The process was completed with an award to Bridewell Consulting Limited. This tender involved IT services, including consulting, software development, and consultancy services, with relevant locations centred in Belfast, United Kingdom. The procurement method was an open competition, below threshold, utilising utilities special regime. Key dates include the contract signing on 24th June 2026, with the contract running from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2029.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for assured service providers specialising in cyber resilience audits and related IT services, particularly those registered with the National Cyber Security Centre. It is ideal for large companies with experience in consulting, software development, and auditing services. The project offers significant growth potential, with an overall contract value grossing £100,000. Given its location in Belfast and the Northern Irish devolved regulatory framework, businesses familiar with operating under these conditions are well-suited to compete and thrive through this contract.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

P-3431 Network Information Systems (NIS) - Cyber Assessment Audit 2026

Notice Description

Translink require an assured service provider to undertake Cyber Resilience Audits (CRA) as an OES per Network and Information Systems Regulations 2018 (NIS Regulations) on behalf of the NIS Competent Authority. Tenderers must be listed as an Assured Service Provider under the National Cyber Security Centre (NSCS).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06842f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063674-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services

79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£80,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
Postcode Area
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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRIDEWELL CONSULTING LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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