---
title: "INVITATION TO TENDER FOR CYBER INCIDENT RESPONSE RETAINER SERVICE"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-030e43"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN"
published: "2022-04-08"
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# INVITATION TO TENDER FOR CYBER INCIDENT RESPONSE RETAINER SERVICE

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-030e43

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## Summary

The University of Aberdeen is currently undertaking an active procurement process for the "Invitation to Tender for Cyber Incident Response Retainer Service," classified under systems and technical consultancy services. This tender, falling within the services category, aims to secure expertise in cyber incident response to aid in incident containment and recovery. The procurement is being conducted via an open procedure, with key submission deadlines having passed, as indicated by the bid opening date of 23rd February 2022 and the contract award date of 8th April 2022.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses offering cyber security services, particularly those that specialise in incident response and recovery strategies. Companies adept at providing innovative technical solutions, quality assurance, and effective service delivery will be well positioned to compete. Given that there were a total of 11 bids received, including 6 from SMEs, the tender highlights the competitive landscape, suggesting a dynamic environment for potential providers to enhance their business growth within the public sector.

## Notice

Award of contract for an emergency cyber incident response, live incident handling and provision of expert cyber incident response services, toolsets and knowledge that will support incident containment, mitigation, eradication and recovery.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of contract for an emergency cyber incident response, live incident handling and provision of expert cyber incident response services, toolsets and knowledge that will support incident containment, mitigation, eradication and recovery.

Renewal: This is an invitation to submit a proposal for Cyber Incident Response Retainer Service for an initial term of 2 years and 8 potential extension periods, each of one year, to the University of Aberdeen.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009480-2022 |
| 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 | 8 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Apr 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £447,500 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB24 3FX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | QUORUM CYBER SECURITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2022 at 11:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009480-2022
- 24 Jan 2022 at 09:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001962-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.abdn.ac.uk/procurement
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000680552
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00102
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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