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title: "Hybrid Security Operations Centre (HSOC)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0312a4"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DWR CYMRU CYFYNGEDIG"
published: "2023-04-17"
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# Hybrid Security Operations Centre (HSOC)

Buyer: DWR CYMRU CYFYNGEDIG  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0312a4

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Hybrid Security Operations Centre (HSOC)" tender, initiated by Dwr Cymru Cyfyngedig, involves the buying organisation seeking augmented security monitoring and response services. The procurement falls under the services category and has two lots – Lot 1 for security monitoring services and Lot 2 for threat intelligence services. The procurement stage is active, with a tender deadline of 8th March 2022. Dwr Cymru Cyfyngedig is based in Cardiff, UK, and the tender is for technical computer support services using a selective procurement method with a negotiated procedure.

This tender for the "Hybrid Security Operations Centre (HSOC)" presents growth opportunities for businesses specialized in security monitoring and threat intelligence services. Companies capable of providing 24/7 security monitoring, investigation capabilities, and threat intelligence services, along with integration capabilities with existing technology stacks, are well-suited to compete. Successful suppliers can expect extended contract options and the opportunity to enhance their expertise in cybersecurity and IT support services in collaboration with Dwr Cymru Cyfyngedig.

## Notice

Hybrid Security Operations Centre (HSOC)

### Lot Information

Augmented Security Monitoring and Response Services

DCC is seeking to establish a Hybrid Security Operations Centre with leverages the combined strength of DCC's lean internal team and that of the successful Supplier. DCC is seeking to procure 24/7/365 security monitoring and investigation capabilities, which will be core to DCC's hybrid strategy. The successful Supplier will be expected to work with DCC's internal security analysts to detect, investigate and respond to security threats. The successful Supplier must have the capability to integrate with DCC's existing SIEM and XDR technology stack to enrich and enhance DCC's cyber defence capabilities in both IT and OT environments. The successful Supplier should be threat-led at its core and provide suitably flexibility to evolve in line with DCC's IT environment and business needs. The successful Supplier must have the capability to offer a range of 'value-add' training and development services to support the continued maturity of DCC's internal team which may include as a minimum purple team or tabletop exercises, analyst workshops, and/or access to cyber ranges.

Options: The Contract may be extended by up to two years at DCC's option

Renewal: The Contract may be extended by up to two years at DCC's option

Threat Intelligence Services

DCC seeking to procure services from a successful Supplier who will support a variety of use cases including; adversarial intelligence, tailored monthly strategic threat reports, attack surface monitoring, dark web monitoring, data exposure monitoring, brand and domain monitoring, and vulnerability intelligence. The successful Supplier will deliver these Services via a threat intelligence portal/platform and augmented by human analysis. This LOT 2 will also include 'analyst-on-demand' services. Additional information: Lot 2 has not been awarded by DCC.

Options: The Contract may be extended for up to a further two years at DCC's option

Renewal: The Contract may be extended for up to a further two years at DCC's option.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010967-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DWR CYMRU CYFYNGEDIG |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF3 0LT |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Trowbridge |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72611000 - Technical computer support services

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2023 at 12:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010967-2023
- 2 Feb 2022 at 22:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003082-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://dwrcymru-welshwater.bravosolution.co.uk

## Provenance

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