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title: "PS23273 Developing a cyber security assessment methodology for the Chemicals Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) sector"
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# PS23273 Developing a cyber security assessment methodology for the Chemicals Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) sector

Buyer: BEIS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2d8dabf6-348b-41a5-9282-f8213788744e

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## Summary

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has awarded a contract to ACTICA CONSULTING LIMITED for the project titled "Developing a cyber security assessment methodology for the Chemicals Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) sector". The procurement process was conducted under the CCS framework RM3764iii Cyber Security Services. The contract value is £98,600 GBP, with a contract period starting on November 8, 2023, and ending on March 29, 2024. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the research and development services and consultancy sector to demonstrate their expertise in cyber security. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) who specialise in cyber assessment frameworks/methodologies for critical infrastructure sectors would be well-suited to compete in this tender. The project is located in the United Kingdom and aims to enhance cyber security measures within the Chemicals CNI sector, offering a strategic foothold for businesses looking to expand their services in this specialised industry category.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the CCS framework RM3764iii Cyber Security Services. Brief Description of Requirement The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) is seeking a supplier to develop and demonstrate a broad yet robust cyber assessment framework/methodology for the Chemicals CNI sector that could be utilised across the range of CNI operators (each with their own technical/operational status).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81005160-ef41-4862-aa9e-9b2f437fc180 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | 8 Nov 2023 - 29 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £98,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £98,600 |
| 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 | BEIS |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ACTICA CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 23 Nov 2023 at 16:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81005160-ef41-4862-aa9e-9b2f437fc180

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81005160-ef41-4862-aa9e-9b2f437fc180
  23rd November 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d70e5200-3974-45fc-af37-106e8e097407
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk

## Provenance

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