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

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16 Apr 2026 at 12:22

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Summary of the contracting process

Translink, the Northern Ireland public transport provider, is seeking bids for the "P-3431 Network Information Systems (NIS) - Cyber Assessment Audit 2026". This tender, currently in the 'active' stage, falls under services within the accounting, auditing, and IT sectors. The procurement method is an open competition below the threshold, focusing on utilities. Businesses interested in participating need to be listed as Assured Service Providers under the National Cyber Security Centre, in compliance with the Network and Information Systems Regulations 2018. The tender is open for submissions until 14 May 2026, and responses must be electronically submitted per the specified method online.

This tender presents a robust opportunity for businesses specialising in cyber resilience and consultancy services to extend their market reach by engaging in critical auditing activities for Translink. Companies adept in IT consulting, software development, or auditing, particularly those with recognised certifications from the National Cyber Security Centre, will find this tender well-suited to their competencies. The contract, valued gross at £100,000, will run from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2029, providing ample scope for long-term collaboration with a significant public transport entity in the UK. Successful tenderers will be evaluated based on 60% technical quality and 40% commercial criteria, ensuring a balanced approach to service provision.

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Notice Information

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). Your response must be submitted via the relevant call for tender (CfT). No other method of submission will be accepted.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06842f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034691-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
14 May 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 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
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Further Information

Notice Documents

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