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title: "Literature Review of Cyber Security Issues Concerning the Rail Sector in the UK"
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# Literature Review of Cyber Security Issues Concerning the Rail Sector in the UK

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9efacbdc-3840-4128-84ff-ddca9798887d

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## Summary

The procurement process for a Literature Review of Cyber Security Issues Concerning the Rail Sector in the UK is currently complete. This tender, initiated by the Crown Commercial Service, falls under the industry category of Research and Development Consultancy Services, specifically targeting services related to research consultancy. The contract, valued at £27,610, was awarded to ADELARD LLP after an open procurement method, using an open procedure below the threshold. The tender period ended on 27 January 2017, while the contract was active from 27 February 2017 to 12 April 2017, with documents published on 31 October 2017.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in research and consultancy, particularly those with expertise in cyber security within the transport sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will find this process accessible, given the open nature of the procurement, which fosters competition. Businesses with capabilities in providing consultancy services or conducting thorough literature reviews in the fields of security and infrastructure are particularly well-suited to excel in future tenders of a similar nature.

## Notice

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## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f83b64b-3f61-47ce-8d8c-491c6d0e863b |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jan 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Feb 2017 |
| Contract period | 27 Feb 2017 - 12 Apr 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £27,610 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £27,610 |
| 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 31 Oct 2017 at 12:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f83b64b-3f61-47ce-8d8c-491c6d0e863b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f83b64b-3f61-47ce-8d8c-491c6d0e863b
  31st October 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/488c9577-256a-45ec-8ad3-95b4cfe327ca
  Award Letter (Redacted)

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service

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