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title: "PS23273 Developing a cyber security assessment methodology for the Chemicals Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) sector"
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# PS23273 Developing a cyber security assessment methodology for the Chemicals Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) sector

Buyer: BEIS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bc8d3b04-da56-4204-a32a-110b95f39612

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## Summary

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has awarded a contract to develop a cyber security assessment methodology for the Chemicals Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) sector. The procurement process was conducted under the CCS framework RM3764iii Cyber Security Services. The buying organization is BEIS, located in Swindon, England. The contract value is £98,600 GBP. The procurement method was selective, with a tender period ending on 12th October 2023 and a contract period from 8th November 2023 to 29th March 2024.

This awarded contract offers business growth opportunities for suppliers in the research and development services sector, specifically in cyber security consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in developing robust cyber assessment frameworks are well-suited to compete in this procurement. Companies with experience in servicing Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) operators would find this tender particularly relevant due to its focus on the Chemicals CNI sector.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the CCS framework RM3764iii Cyber Security Services. Brief Description of Requirement The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) is seeking a supplier to develop and demonstrate a broad yet robust cyber assessment framework/methodology for the Chemicals CNI sector that could be utilised across the range of CNI operators (each with their own technical/operational status).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca368f59-bdfc-4add-b33e-4a702b1c42e3 |
| 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 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | 8 Nov 2023 - 29 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £98,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £98,600 |
| 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 | BEIS |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ACTICA CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 23 Nov 2023 at 15:06 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca368f59-bdfc-4add-b33e-4a702b1c42e3
- 23 Nov 2023 at 15:03 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca368f59-bdfc-4add-b33e-4a702b1c42e3
- 23 Nov 2023 at 15:01 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca368f59-bdfc-4add-b33e-4a702b1c42e3
- 23 Nov 2023 at 14:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca368f59-bdfc-4add-b33e-4a702b1c42e3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca368f59-bdfc-4add-b33e-4a702b1c42e3
  23rd November 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f30c05f4-05bc-4ade-966c-e43da0432760
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a28fce57-c119-4d92-bf70-e9ad6dbedd81
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/50237627-5a47-4492-9796-f4f479d65140
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk

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