---
title: "OT (Operational Technology) Asset Discovery"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03b325"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WALES & WEST UTILITIES"
published: "2023-04-21"
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# OT (Operational Technology) Asset Discovery

Buyer: WALES & WEST UTILITIES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03b325

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## Summary

Wales & West Utilities recently awarded a contract for OT (Operational Technology) Asset Discovery services, fulfilling the requirements of the NCSC Cyber Assessment Framework. The procurement stage was completed under a limited procurement method, specifically an Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract, signed on 21st April 2023, aims to enable better automation and insight into WWU's OT asset estate to meet regulatory CAF Basic Profile obligations by December 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in security software development and investigation services. Companies proficient in delivering technology solutions for operational technology asset discovery will find this procurement suitable. Wales & West Utilities, as the contracting authority, is a key player in the production, transport, and distribution of gas and heat in the United Kingdom. The awarded contract with Claroty for 3 years offers potential for business growth and collaboration in the security and technology sectors.

## Notice

As an Operator of Essential Services (OES), Wales & West Utilities (WWU) is required to comply with the requirements of the NCSC Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF). This includes maintaining high visibility and awareness of the operational technology assets present throughout our network, the communication paths between them, and having the ability to quickly detect changes and potential vulnerabilities in this environment. With this in mind, WWU wishes to procure OT asset discovery technology that will enable better automation and insight into its OT asset estate.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

As an Operator of Essential Services (OES), Wales & West Utilities (WWU) is required to comply with the requirements of the NCSC Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF). This includes maintaining high visibility and awareness of the operational technology assets present throughout our network, the communication paths between them, and having the ability to quickly detect changes and potential vulnerabilities in this environment. With this in mind, WWU wishes to procure OT asset discovery technology that will enable better automation and insight into its OT asset estate.

### Procurement Information

WWU are required to meet the CAF Basic Profile by December 2023 and delivery of this tool is part of our strategy to deliver this CAF objective. Due to this regulatory requirement, and tight timeframe, it did allow for a thorough process to be run.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011423-2023 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 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 |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WALES & WEST UTILITIES |
| Additional buyers | WALES AND WEST UTILITIES |
| Locality | NEWPORT |
| Post town | Newport |
| Postcode | NP10 8FZ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport |
| Local authority | Newport |
| Electoral ward | Tredegar Park and Marshfield |
| Westminster constituency | Newport West and Islwyn |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England), TLL Wales |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72212730 - Security software development services
- 79700000 - Investigation and security services

## Release History

- 21 Apr 2023 at 08:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011423-2023
- 15 Mar 2023 at 16:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007581-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://www.wwutilities.co.uk/

## Provenance

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