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title: "T160 - Cyber Assurance Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06dcac"
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buyer: "NORTHERN IRELAND WATER LTD"
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# T160 - Cyber Assurance Services

Buyer: NORTHERN IRELAND WATER LTD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06dcac

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## Summary

Northern Ireland Water Ltd, a public authority operating as a sub-central government entity, has announced a tender under the title "T160 - Cyber Assurance Services". The procurement is focused within the IT services industry category, covering areas such as software development, consultancy, and computer audit services. Located in Belfast, United Kingdom, this tender is currently at the tender stage, having been initiated on 5th August 2026. Businesses interested in participating must express their interest by 4th September 2026, with the deadline for enquiries set for 2nd September 2026. The awarding of the contract is expected to conclude on 30th October 2026. The procurement process follows a selective method, termed as a Competitive Flexible Procedure, and submissions must be made electronically through eTendersNI.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for those experienced in IT services, specifically in areas such as systems analysis, programming, and computer consultancy. With a contract value of £720,000 and the potential for renewal and additional purchases, firms specialising in cyber assurance and related IT services can leverage this contract to expand their market presence and showcase their expertise in a high-demand sector. The contract’s focus on quality, weighted at 70%, alongside a 30% cost consideration, suggests that firms with a strong track record in delivering innovative, high-quality IT solutions stand a solid chance in competing successfully.

## Notice

This contract is for cyber assurance services. For more details please refer to specification.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.

Renewal: 2 x 1 year extensions

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074300-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Sep 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Oct 2026 - 30 Oct 2030 |
| Recurrence | 2032-08-05 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | £600,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHERN IRELAND WATER LTD |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT14 6TE |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Chichester Park |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services
- 72210000 - Programming services of packaged software products
- 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services
- 72230000 - Custom software development services
- 72240000 - Systems analysis and programming services
- 72250000 - System and support services
- 72260000 - Software-related services
- 72500000 - Computer-related services
- 72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services
- 72800000 - Computer audit and testing services
- 72820000 - Computer testing services

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2026 at 14:22 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074300-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074300-2026
  5th August 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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