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title: "P-1437 Cyber Security and PCI DSS Auditing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029f73"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TRANSLINK"
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# P-1437 Cyber Security and PCI DSS Auditing

Buyer: TRANSLINK  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029f73

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## Summary

The Translink Group, based in Belfast, is currently engaged in a tendering process for "P-1437 Cyber Security and PCI DSS Auditing" under the services category, specifically classified as "Computer audit and testing services." This public procurement, conducted via an open method, aims to appoint a single service provider to assess and enhance network and system security. The tender is in the active stage, with the submission deadline set for 28 April 2021. The contract will potentially begin in June 2021 and will last for three years, with options for extension thereafter.

This opportunity is particularly suitable for businesses specialising in cyber security, IT consultancy, and related services. Companies with expertise in conducting thorough security assessments and delivering PCI DSS Security Assurance Services will be well-positioned to compete. With a total estimated value of £800,000, suppliers in this field are encouraged to participate, especially those experienced in public sector contracts, given that this tender could lead to long-term partnerships with the Translink Group.

## Notice

The following is provided in good faith and is intended only as a preliminary background explanation to Translink's requirement, it does not purport to be all inclusive. Translink wishes to invite tenders for the provision of a single service provider with the ability to carry out assessments, advise on network and system security and deliver PCI DSS Security Assurance Services. The assessments will provide a level of assurance that the corporate network, devices, applications and websites are secure and will help manage any identified risks. The anticipated start date is June 2021 however dates may be subject to change. Translink reserves the right to accept part of any Tender from one or any number of Tenderers and may change the contracting strategy at any time.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The following is provided in good faith and is intended only as a preliminary background explanation to Translink's requirement, it does not purport to be all inclusive. Translink wishes to invite tenders for the provision of a single service provider with the ability to carry out assessments, advise on network and system security and deliver PCI DSS Security Assurance Services. The assessments will provide a level of assurance that the corporate network, devices, applications and websites are secure and will help manage any identified risks. The anticipated start date is June 2021 however dates may be subject to change. Translink reserves the right to accept part of any Tender from one or any number of Tenderers and may change the contracting strategy at any time.

Options: Options included to extend the contract. Translink may offer 2 additional extension options (at the end of the initial 3-year term), each option will be for a period of 1 year.

Renewal: 2 additional options to extend the contract. Each option for a period of 1 year.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015979-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Translink may make a call for competition at the end of the initial 3 year contract period and/or if additional. options are taken (2 additional options, each a period of 1 year). Translink reserve the right to make a call for. competition at any point deemed appropriate by Translink and may make no call for competition should the. requirement no longer be classified by Translink as recurring.. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000 |
| Lots value | £800,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TRANSLINK |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT2 7LX |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NCC GROUP SECURITY SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72150000 - Computer audit consultancy and hardware consultancy services
- 72800000 - Computer audit and testing services
- 72810000 - Computer audit services

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2021 at 17:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015979-2021
- 25 Mar 2021 at 17:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006145-2021

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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