Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
FCDO Services
Hanslope Park
Milton Keynes
MK19 7BH
Telephone
+44 01908515789
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk/
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
ITT for the Provision of IT Health Checks
Reference number
XLY120/010/22
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 72222300 - Information technology services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
FCDO Services (the Authority) invites tenders from Providers for IT Security Health Checks (ITHCs) or penetration tests, to be completed to National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) Check Test Specifications.
The successful provider will conduct technical analysis of identified systems to ensure the correct implementation of security functions and identification of vulnerabilities that may compromise the confidentiality, integrity or availability of information. The tests will be carried out as a White Box assessment. The results from such analysis can be used by the technical team and accreditation team to mitigate the vulnerabilities and aid in accreditation.
The objective of the ITHC is to demonstrate that the operation of the identified system are not exposed to an unacceptable risk from poor configuration, out of date patching and/or other vulnerabilities.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £400,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 72222300 - Information technology services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
Hanslope Park
Milton Keynes
MK19 7BH
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
FCDO Services (the Authority) invites tenders from Providers for IT Security Health Checks (ITHCs) or penetration tests, to be completed to National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) Check Test Specifications.
The successful provider will conduct technical analysis of identified systems to ensure the correct implementation of security functions and identification of vulnerabilities that may compromise the confidentiality, integrity or availability of information. The tests will be carried out as a White Box assessment. The results from such analysis can be used by the technical team and accreditation team to mitigate the vulnerabilities and aid in accreditation.
The objective of the ITHC is to demonstrate that the operation of the identified system are not exposed to an unacceptable risk from poor configuration, out of date patching and/or other vulnerabilities.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £400,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
24 June 2022
End date
23 June 2026
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
27 May 2022
Local time
10:00am
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
27 May 2022
Local time
12:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
FCDO Services
Milton Keynes
MK19 7BH
Country
United Kingdom