Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
Wales And West Utilities
Wales & West House, Spooner Close, Coedkernew
NEWPORT
NP108FZ
Contact
Rebecca Crisp
rebecca.crisp@wwutilities.co.uk
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKL21 - Monmouthshire and Newport
Companies House
05046791
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.6) Main activity
Production, transport and distribution of gas and heat
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
OT (Operational Technology) Asset Discovery
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 72212730 - Security software development services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
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.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 48730000 - Security software package
- 79700000 - Investigation and security services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKK - South West (England)
- UKL - Wales
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Negotiated without a prior call for competition
- Extreme urgency brought about by events unforeseeable for the contracting entity
Explanation:
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 the tight timeframes mandated by Ofgem, WWU intends to award this contract to Claroty for 3 years.
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
Section five. Award of contract/concession
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
1 March 2023
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Wales & West Utilities Ltd
Newport
Country
United Kingdom