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

TRANSLINK

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

24 Jun 2026 at 12:23

Tender

16 Apr 2026 at 12:22

Summary of the contracting process

Translink, a public transportation organisation based in Belfast, has completed a procurement process for the "P-3431 Network Information Systems (NIS) - Cyber Assessment Audit 2026". This contract entails the provision of cyber resilience audits as required under the NIS Regulations 2018. The procurement process was conducted as an open competition under the special regime for utilities, and Bridewell Consulting Limited, based in Reading, was awarded the contract on 24th June 2026. The contract period is set to commence on 1st September 2026 and concludes on 31st August 2029, with the total contract value approximated at £100,000 gross. The procurement stage is complete, with the final award notice published and future contractual signatures scheduled by 1st July 2026. The associated industry categories encompass IT services, including consulting and auditing services.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for large enterprises specialising in IT consulting and cyber security services, particularly those listed as Assured Service Providers under the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC). With a focus on cyber resilience audits, it caters to firms prepared to deliver technical quality and cost-competitive solutions. As the contract falls under the utilities sector with a below-threshold open competition approach, it welcomes participation from experienced entities capable of navigating the technical and commercial evaluation criteria, which include a 60% weight on technical and 40% on price. This signifies a prime opportunity for businesses to enhance their portfolio by building strong case studies in compliance with Northern Irish devolved regulations.

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/059419-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
14 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20262 days ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSLINK
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRIDEWELL CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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