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title: "Maritime NIS Cyber Resilience Audit"
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# Maritime NIS Cyber Resilience Audit

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-816fc52d-6623-4f76-a43e-61dcab5834c1

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## Summary

The Department for Transport (DfT), responsible for transport safety and security across the UK, has awarded a contract for the "Maritime NIS Cyber Resilience Audit" in the industry category of Computer Audit and Testing Services (CPV: 72800000). This contract, part of DfT's Cyber Programme, aims to enhance cyber security resilience within the transport sector. The procurement process used was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement, and the contract period is from 25 November 2024 to 28 February 2025. The contract, valued at £100,000, was awarded to Arcanum Information Security Limited and covers locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in cyber security, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive audits and resilience services within the transport sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could find this particularly beneficial given the open invitation to suitable SMEs. Companies with expertise in computer audit services and testing will find ample opportunity for growth and collaboration with a major government department, enhancing their portfolio and credibility in the cyber security domain.

## Notice

The contracting authority is the Department for Transport (DfT). DfT is the government department responsible for the safety and security of transport across the UK. Transport Security Division Directorate within DfT leads on national security matters, ranging from counter terrorism to cyber security. The Cyber team is responsible for identifying and helping to counter cyber security threats in the transport sector, and for regulating the maritime operators of essential services (OES) under the Network and Information System (NIS) Regulations 2018. DfT is seeking delivery of cyber security services as part of our Cyber Programme to improve our understanding and resilience of cyber security within transport.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b264e3b4-eabe-4dbc-a80e-4fe2037d11d7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 25 Nov 2024 - 28 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| 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 | DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DR |
| 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 | Vincent Square |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ARCANUM INFORMATION SECURITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72800000 - Computer audit and testing services
- 72810000 - Computer audit services

## Release History

- 28 Nov 2024 at 17:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b264e3b4-eabe-4dbc-a80e-4fe2037d11d7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b264e3b4-eabe-4dbc-a80e-4fe2037d11d7
  28th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cc4af6aa-aefd-4c1e-b7ba-875d59ace216
  n/a

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