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title: "C1091 - Cyber Security Staff Substitution"
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# C1091 - Cyber Security Staff Substitution

Buyer: NI WATER AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029a6b

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by NI Water and its subsidiaries, focuses on the provision of 'call off' staffing capabilities for the Cyber Resilience Programme, specifically titled "C1091 - Cyber Security Staff Substitution". This procurement category falls under IT services, with an estimated value of £900,000. The open procurement method was utilised, and the tender period is scheduled to end on 15 April 2021, with the contract potentially spanning an initial duration of two years and an option to extend for one year. The project is located in Belfast, UK and aims to enhance NI Water's Information Security function to better protect against cyber threats.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, data management, security services, and software consultancy. Firms with experience in cybersecurity or providing supplementary staffing solutions will be particularly well-suited to compete. Given the current focus on developing a robust Information Security function, businesses that can demonstrate relevant qualifications and prior success in similar engagements may find this tender advantageous for expansion and collaboration with the public sector.

## Notice

This contract is for the provision of 'call off' capability for supplementary staffing in support of the Northern Ireland Water Cyber Resilience Programme's objectives. The Client has the following objectives for the Contract: - *The Contract is intended to augment and support the development of the Information Security function as it grows within NI Water. This growth and investment in the Information Security function is part of the wider Cyber Resilience programme with the ultimate aim of protecting NI Water's people and assets from cyber threats. *The primary objective of the Contract is to provide a call off capability for suitably qualified and experienced Staff for ongoing assignments in support of the Information Security portfolio at Northern Ireland Water. (Customer, People, Water, Nature and Economy)

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract is for the provision of 'call off' capability for supplementary staffing in support of the Northern Ireland Water Cyber Resilience Programme's objectives. The Client has the following objectives for the Contract: - *The Contract is intended to augment and support the development of the Information Security function as it grows within NI Water. This growth and investment in the Information Security function is part of the wider Cyber Resilience programme with the ultimate aim of protecting NI Water's people and assets from cyber threats. *The primary objective of the Contract is to provide a call off capability for suitably qualified and experienced Staff for ongoing assignments in support of the Information Security portfolio at Northern Ireland Water. (Customer, People, Water, Nature and Economy)

Options: The initial period of this contract is for 2 years, with the option to extend for 1 year.

Renewal: This contract is for an initial period of 2 years, with the option to extend for a further 1 year.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021033-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | This contract has an initial period of 2 years, with an optional extension period of 1 year, therefore renewal can be expected in 2-3 years. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £900,000 |
| Lots value | £900,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £900,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NI WATER AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT14 6TE |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Chichester Park |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast North |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LAGONI ENGINEERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services
- 72222300 - Information technology services
- 72300000 - Data services
- 72400000 - Internet services
- 79710000 - Security services

## Release History

- 25 Aug 2021 at 13:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021033-2021
- 10 Mar 2021 at 16:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004858-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/
- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

## Provenance

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