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title: "Industrial Control Systems - Security Operations Centre"
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buyer: "HS2"
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# Industrial Control Systems - Security Operations Centre

Buyer: HS2  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bb5dbfbb-ece7-4402-9ca7-42d19bc3e1ac

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## Summary

The buying organisation HS2 has awarded a contract for the provision of a Security Operational Centre (SOC) strategy and plan related to industrial control systems. The contract, with a value of £229,864.70, has an initial period running up to September 10, 2024, with a possible 2-month extension. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The supplier awarded the contract is IBM United Kingdom Limited, and the location specified for delivery includes various countries in addition to the United Kingdom. The tender process had a closing date of January 10, 2024, while the contract period is set to start on May 10, 2024.

This tender for the Security Operational Centre (SOC) presents a business growth opportunity for companies specialised in IT services such as consulting, software development, and internet support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable for this opportunity. The nature of the project, focusing on cyber risk management for the operational railway, is likely to require expertise in advanced technology solutions and cybersecurity. Companies with experience in providing similar services and solutions will be well-placed to compete in this procurement process and potentially expand their business through collaboration with the buying organisation, HS2.

## Notice

The supplier will provide a Security Operational Centre (SOC) strategy and plan that will guide HS2 Ltd in developing deploying and operating a SOC capability to manage the cyber risk to the operational railway. This contract has been awarded for an initial period up to 10 September 2024, with the option to extend for a further 2 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81606225-1cf7-49ec-8d18-60b41aa6b04e |
| 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 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 9 May 2024 - 10 Sep 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £229,864 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £229,864 |
| 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 | HS2 |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 6GA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IBM UNITED KINGDOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 23 May 2024 at 13:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81606225-1cf7-49ec-8d18-60b41aa6b04e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81606225-1cf7-49ec-8d18-60b41aa6b04e
  23rd May 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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