--- title: "Refinement of Cyber security Procurement Languages for Energy Delivery Systems" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6570185c-c6b3-4908-bbd3-35fcb1f40a0a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6570185c-c6b3-4908-bbd3-35fcb1f40a0a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6570185c-c6b3-4908-bbd3-35fcb1f40a0a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6570185c-c6b3-4908-bbd3-35fcb1f40a0a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY" published: "2018-02-27" --- # Refinement of Cyber security Procurement Languages for Energy Delivery Systems Buyer: BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6570185c-c6b3-4908-bbd3-35fcb1f40a0a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6570185c-c6b3-4908-bbd3-35fcb1f40a0a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6570185c-c6b3-4908-bbd3-35fcb1f40a0a.json) ## Summary The Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) is currently engaged in the procurement process for the project titled "Refinement of Cyber Security Procurement Languages for Energy Delivery Systems," aimed at improving cybersecurity standards across the energy sector. The procurement is classified under the services category, with a value of £48,000. The open tender, initiated on 7th December 2017, has a deadline for submissions set for 17th January 2018. The contract is expected to commence on 29th January 2018 and will run until 31st March 2018, covering engagements with energy network operators in the UK and further afield. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cybersecurity and procurement language development, particularly those with experience in the energy sector. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in developing industry standards and conducting collaborative workshops with stakeholders in critical national infrastructure (CNI) will be well-positioned to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, especially those that can bring innovative solutions to enhance the procurement processes for gas and electricity operators. ## Notice Since the launch of the Energy Cyber Security Programme in 2013 the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) Energy Cyber Security Team and the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) have focused efforts on collaboration with operators of Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) to ensure that they have appropriate technical advice and guidance to manage the cyber risks that they are exposed to. The programme has identified the need to address vulnerabilities across the supply chain, specifically the products, vendors and integrators of operational technology and network and information systems that underpin the operation of energy delivery systems. There is currently no UK-centric procurement language/reference document available that is structured in a format that can be easily used when procuring a single asset type (e.g. RTU, relay), a full control system or support infrastructure (e.g. entire substation, HVDC system, communications services). Demand for this work has long been recognised by industry but to date no agreement has been reached across companies on an effective approach. BEIS therefore wishes to appoint a supplier to develop Cybersecurity Procurement Language for Energy Delivery Systems The supplier will develop industry endorsed cybersecurity procurement language to help bridge the gap between the detailed technical guidance and the high level principles that are currently available. The supplier will produce principles-based procurement language that can be used in contracts to improve cyber security of the product or service. It should address the key asset areas procured by energy network operators (primarily gas and electricity) and should be understandable by non-cyber security experts. BEIS is working with the Energy Networks Association (ENA) Cyber Security Group to deliver this work. It is expected that the supplier will work collaboratively with the operators that make up this group and stakeholders across the supply chain. The supplier will lead industry workshops and review internal/external standards or guidance available to develop useful, comprehensive procurement language. Though the work should focus primarily on the gas and electricity sectors, the supplier will also be required to consider and demonstrate how the learnings and outcomes can also be applied to other energy sectors. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/051e131f-98a2-4811-8fe4-47d3b375a208 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Feb 2018 | | Submission deadline | 17 Jan 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 7 Feb 2018 | | Contract period | 8 Feb 2018 - 31 Mar 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £48,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £48,000 | | 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 | BUSINESS ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1H 0ET | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | PA CONSULTING | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment ### Codes - 35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment ## Release History - 27 Feb 2018 at 15:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/051e131f-98a2-4811-8fe4-47d3b375a208 - 10 Jan 2018 at 16:32 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8811cf5c-1c3b-4be0-a644-48f3a501b23f - 10 Jan 2018 at 15:58 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8811cf5c-1c3b-4be0-a644-48f3a501b23f - 8 Dec 2017 at 15:55 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8811cf5c-1c3b-4be0-a644-48f3a501b23f - 7 Dec 2017 at 15:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8811cf5c-1c3b-4be0-a644-48f3a501b23f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/051e131f-98a2-4811-8fe4-47d3b375a208 27th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8811cf5c-1c3b-4be0-a644-48f3a501b23f 10th January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/98281153-a120-4410-9e9f-ba6a83d7a151 Terms and Conditions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d723cfb7-75f5-4807-86f2-1ffcdcb2799c Invitation to Tender - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/be945927-d463-4ac5-9c98-0aa7bffab244 Invitation to Tender - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dee98caa-3014-43fa-9d1c-b2f3ad4b35c5 Invitation To Tender - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/13bc559b-60c4-49d7-a001-2a111c18b02e Q & A - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f4b21556-0532-4c2e-aa3a-6cdd25b64b47 Q & A ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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