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title: "P-3431 Network Information Systems (NIS) - Cyber Assessment Audit 2026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06842f"
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# P-3431 Network Information Systems (NIS) - Cyber Assessment Audit 2026

Buyer: TRANSLINK  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06842f

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## Summary

Translink, a public transportation organisation based in Belfast, has completed a procurement process for the "P-3431 Network Information Systems (NIS) - Cyber Assessment Audit 2026". This contract entails the provision of cyber resilience audits as required under the NIS Regulations 2018. The procurement process was conducted as an open competition under the special regime for utilities, and Bridewell Consulting Limited, based in Reading, was awarded the contract on 24th June 2026. The contract period is set to commence on 1st September 2026 and concludes on 31st August 2029, with the total contract value approximated at £100,000 gross. The procurement stage is complete, with the final award notice published and future contractual signatures scheduled by 1st July 2026. The associated industry categories encompass IT services, including consulting and auditing services.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for large enterprises specialising in IT consulting and cyber security services, particularly those listed as Assured Service Providers under the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC). With a focus on cyber resilience audits, it caters to firms prepared to deliver technical quality and cost-competitive solutions. As the contract falls under the utilities sector with a below-threshold open competition approach, it welcomes participation from experienced entities capable of navigating the technical and commercial evaluation criteria, which include a 60% weight on technical and 40% on price. This signifies a prime opportunity for businesses to enhance their portfolio by building strong case studies in compliance with Northern Irish devolved regulations.

## Notice

Translink require an assured service provider to undertake Cyber Resilience Audits (CRA) as an OES per Network and Information Systems Regulations 2018 (NIS Regulations) on behalf of the NIS Competent Authority. Tenderers must be listed as an Assured Service Provider under the National Cyber Security Centre (NSCS).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059419-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 14 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | £80,000 |
| Awards value | £80,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 | 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
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services
- 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

## Release History

- 24 Jun 2026 at 12:23 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059419-2026
- 16 Apr 2026 at 12:22 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034691-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059419-2026
  24th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034691-2026
  16th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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