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title: "Consultancy to increase understanding of possible Cyber Attack Paths on the Rail"
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# Consultancy to increase understanding of possible Cyber Attack Paths on the Rail

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT : DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2a27c5ab-6b76-4ba5-ac54-35747d78aaa9

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## Summary

The Department for Transport is seeking to award a consultancy contract titled "Consultancy to increase understanding of possible Cyber Attack Paths on the Rail." This procurement falls under the category of systems and technical consultancy services, with a total contract value of £49,143. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 6th February 2019 and run until 25th March 2019. The procurement method used for this contract was selective, initiated via a call-off from a framework agreement. This procurement process has now been completed and the contract has been awarded to PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, with the award date recorded on 5th February 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) engaged in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in cybersecurity pertaining to transportation networks. Businesses capable of providing insights into cyber risks and mitigation strategies for rail systems would be well-positioned to compete. Engaging in projects related to national transport security not only enhances a company's profile but also opens avenues for future contracts within the growing field of cyber protection in public infrastructure.

## Notice

Please note that this publication is for Transparency purposes only. The Department for Transport were seeking to award a Contract for Consultancy to increase understanding of Possible Cyber Attack Paths on the Rail Network.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ccff748-c743-4ef9-840c-ae398f60d2dd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Feb 2019 |
| Contract period | 6 Feb 2019 - 25 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,143 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,143 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT : DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2019 at 10:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ccff748-c743-4ef9-840c-ae398f60d2dd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ccff748-c743-4ef9-840c-ae398f60d2dd
  13th March 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/26c5860f-a289-4c13-9206-f907c291bcaa
  REDACTED Contract

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