--- title: "Network Operations Centre (NOC) and Security Operations Centre (SOC)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-81cd632a-f773-4c25-b478-5d75c2728d31" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-81cd632a-f773-4c25-b478-5d75c2728d31" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-81cd632a-f773-4c25-b478-5d75c2728d31.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-81cd632a-f773-4c25-b478-5d75c2728d31.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "THE COAL AUTHORITY" published: "2024-09-06" --- # Network Operations Centre (NOC) and Security Operations Centre (SOC) Buyer: THE COAL AUTHORITY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-81cd632a-f773-4c25-b478-5d75c2728d31 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-81cd632a-f773-4c25-b478-5d75c2728d31) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-81cd632a-f773-4c25-b478-5d75c2728d31.json) ## Summary The Coal Authority is planning a procurement process for a Network Operations Centre (NOC) and Security Operations Centre (SOC) contract, classified under IT services (consulting, software development, Internet and support). This procurement is currently in the planning stage, with significant engagement deadlines approaching: an initial meeting via Microsoft Teams on 17th September 2024 and a follow-up market engagement session on 26th September 2024 in Mansfield. Interested suppliers must express their interest by 13th September 2024. The contract aims to find a strategic partner to support, maintain, and develop the Authority’s network and security environment, with the procurement process commencing in early 2025. This tender creates substantial growth opportunities for IT service providers, particularly those experienced in network and security operations. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) may find this opportunity particularly beneficial. Businesses involved in consulting, software development, Internet services, and network support would be well-suited to compete. The engagement process will allow suppliers to help shape the procurement requirements, offering a valuable chance to establish a long-term partnership with The Coal Authority. ## Notice The Coal Authority (the "Authority") is looking to engage a strategic supplier to provide Network Operations Centre (NOC) and Security Operations Centre (SOC) contract for which the procurement is expected to begin in early 2025. This notice is provided to advertise and seek responses to a series of market engagement opportunities that will in turn provide further detail and inform the planned procurement and help shape the requirements. The aim of this procurement exercise is to let a contract and find a strategic long-term partner to work / collaborate with our internal digital team and business and to wholly provide support, maintain and develop our network and associated security environment as well as supporting associated project development. Additional information: The Authority will host an initial meeting via Microsoft Teams to which all interested suppliers are invited. This meeting will be held on Tuesday 17th September 2024 10:30-12:00, where the Authority will, introduce the Authority, provide updates on the requirement; present further details on the proposed procurement and timescales; as well a short Question and Answer opportunity. This will then be followed up with further market engagement sessions on Thursday 26th September 2024 - 13:30 - 16:30 that will be held at our offices in Mansfield. This will include a site visit and further in-depth discussions around the existing operations and the future scope of services including feedback on the proposed service and procurement The Authority invites suppliers to express their interest in this market engagement opportunity via the InBye Portal no later than 16:00 Friday 13th September 2024. To register please log on to http://redirect.transaxions.com/events/DH1gm ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b4757ce-753f-4dc4-b025-717b91ba6f5c | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 16 Sep 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE COAL AUTHORITY | | Locality | MANSFIELD | | Post town | Nottingham | | Postcode | NG18 4RG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF15 North Nottinghamshire | | Local authority | Mansfield | | Electoral ward | Berry Hill | | Westminster constituency | Mansfield | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 6 Sep 2024 at 10:46 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b4757ce-753f-4dc4-b025-717b91ba6f5c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b4757ce-753f-4dc4-b025-717b91ba6f5c 6th September 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f45cc877-9177-4198-b681-bc72d77533c4 Network Operations Centre (NOC) and Security Operations Centre (SOC) Brief - http://redirect.transaxions.com/events/DH1gm ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/the-coalauthority ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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