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title: "Security Penetration and IT Health Check"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY (OFWAT)"
published: "2018-10-25"
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# Security Penetration and IT Health Check

Buyer: WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY (OFWAT)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d50955bd-92a7-4ad6-b88d-b636746c0662

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## Summary

The Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat) is currently engaged in an open procurement process for a contract titled "Security Penetration and IT Health Check". This project falls under the Information Technology Services sector and aims to ensure that Ofwat maintains a secure and managed network infrastructure. The procurement is active, with key deadlines including the submission deadline on 13 November 2018, and the contract period set to commence on 4 January 2019 and conclude on 3 January 2021. The estimated value of the contract is £52,000, with a minimum value of £45,000, and delivery is expected in the regions of West Midlands and London.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses that specialise in information technology services, particularly those that can demonstrate expertise in security assessments and network management. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement has been classified as suitable for them. Companies with a focus on IT health checks, penetration testing, and related services would be well-positioned to compete for this contract, ultimately supporting growth in this critical sector.

## Notice

The objective is to ensure that Ofwat has a secure, robust and managed network infrastructure in place that satisfies the NCSC and their PSN accreditation and Ofwat's Internal Auditors.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8d1619c-3dcd-42f5-afc1-76eda2078624 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 Jan 2019 - 3 Jan 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £52,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WATER SERVICES REGULATION AUTHORITY (OFWAT) |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B5 4UA |
| 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 | TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services
- 72223000 - Information technology requirements review services

## Release History

- 25 Oct 2018 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8d1619c-3dcd-42f5-afc1-76eda2078624

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8d1619c-3dcd-42f5-afc1-76eda2078624
  25th October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT155735
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ofwat.gov.uk/

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