--- title: "CCZZ16A44 - Rail cyber literature review" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-24771e91-3d3c-46de-a8ab-d6f8c876112e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-24771e91-3d3c-46de-a8ab-d6f8c876112e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-24771e91-3d3c-46de-a8ab-d6f8c876112e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-24771e91-3d3c-46de-a8ab-d6f8c876112e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE" published: "2017-01-06" --- # CCZZ16A44 - Rail cyber literature review Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-24771e91-3d3c-46de-a8ab-d6f8c876112e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-24771e91-3d3c-46de-a8ab-d6f8c876112e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-24771e91-3d3c-46de-a8ab-d6f8c876112e.json) ## Summary The Crown Commercial Service is conducting a tender for a research project titled "CCZZ16A44 - Rail cyber literature review" aimed at investigating cyber security vulnerabilities within the UK rail sector. This procurement falls under the industry category of research and development consultancy services, with a total value of £30,000. The tender period ends on 27th January 2017, and successful bidders will engage in the contract starting from 6th February until 26th March 2017. Interested suppliers must register on the Crown Commercial Service e-Sourcing Suite and express their interest by email to be considered for this opportunity. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for consultancies specialising in cyber security, rail systems, and research services. Businesses that can provide in-depth literature reviews and have expertise in identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities in existing technologies would find this procurement particularly relevant. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to participate, potentially expanding their portfolio and enhancing their market presence in a critical industry sector. ## Notice The Department for Transport (DfT) is looking to appoint a supplier to deliver the following research requirement: DfT is looking for Research support in understanding what cyber security vulnerabilities may exist to legacy, current and future rail systems and what efforts have been undertaken to mitigate or propose mitigations. In this respect DfT invites bids to carry out a comprehensive literature review on cyber security issues concerning the UK rail sector. If you feel this may be a service you are able to provide, please express your interest via the instructions below Additional information: How to apply Instructions to Potential Providers: Potential Providers must first be registered on the Crown Commercial Service e-Sourcing Suite in order to respond to the Procurement. If you have not yet registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS e-Sourcing'. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so at the Invitation to Tender stage. Potential Providers should note that it could take up to 10 working days to obtain a DUNS number. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at: http://gps.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respond-tender Once you have registered on the e-Sourcing Suite, you will need to express your interest by emailing ExpressionOfInterest@Crowncommercial.gov.uk [The dead line for expressing an interest in the Request for Information event is [insert time, day and date (DD/MM/YYYY)]] [Delete if not applicable (ie Open competitions)] Your email must clearly state: - name/reference of this procurement - the name of the registered supplier; and - the name and contact details Crown Commercial Service will then process your registration and assign your organisation to the opportunity. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. It is advised however that Potential Providers register as soon as practically possible in order to receive the Invitation to Tender and have a sufficient amount of time to respond. Crown Commercial Service is not able to offer any extensions to the advertised procurement timetable. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact the Helpdesk: Freephone: 0345 010 3503 Email: supplier@Crowncommercial.gov.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c55d027-1bf7-487c-818d-a8d1077655fd | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Jan 2017 | | Submission deadline | 27 Jan 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 6 Feb 2017 - 26 Mar 2017 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £30,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE | | Locality | LIVERPOOL | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L3 9PP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool | | Local authority | Liverpool | | Electoral ward | City Centre North | | Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services ## Release History - 6 Jan 2017 at 14:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c55d027-1bf7-487c-818d-a8d1077655fd ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c55d027-1bf7-487c-818d-a8d1077655fd 6th January 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://gps.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/i-am-supplier/respond-tender - https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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