Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council
Civic Centre, Castle Street
Merthyr Tydfil
CF47 8AN
Telephone
+44 1685725000
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKL15 - Central Valleys
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0347
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
CYMRUSOC PROVISION OF A SECURITY OPERATING CENTRE
Reference number
CS/MTCBC/SOC/001
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 72700000 - Computer network services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is acting as the Contracting Authority on a collaborative procurement to establish a Security Operating Centre (SOC) service on behalf of up to 21 other Welsh Public Sector bodies as listed in the Statement of Requirements as was contained in the ITT. A further competition has been conducted under the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Cyber Security 3 Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS).
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £4,621,500 / Highest offer: £11,579,334.30 taken into consideration
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 72700000 - Computer network services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL - Wales
Main site or place of performance
At Member Bodies throughout Wales.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The CymruSOC project addresses the escalating risk of cyber-attacks on the public sector by providing a dedicated managed service provider to deliver cybersecurity services tailored to the needs of Local Authorities and Fire and Rescue Services in Wales. CymruSOC aims to enhance cyber resilience, readiness and visibility across Wales, supporting the “Defend as One” principle outlined in the 2022 UK National Cyber Strategy. By managing cyber security risks, detecting security events and minimizing the impact of cyber incidents, CymruSOC will strengthen the overall cyber resilience of its members. Additionally, the project aligns with the Welsh Government’s Cyber Action Plan, promoting cyber security awareness and skill development to build a thriving cyber economy. The Contracting Authority is in possession of an Award of Funding in relation to the Cymru Security Operations Centre to fund this requirement. The 21 Member Bodies are: Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council, Flintshire County Council, Carmarthenshire County Council, Powys County Council, Pembrokshire County Council, Denbighshire County Council, Cygnor Sir Ynys Mon, Swansea Council, Wrexham County Borough Council, Caerphilly County Borough Council, Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council, Vale of Glamorgan Council, Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council, Neath Port Talbot Council, Bridgend County Borough Council, Conwy County Borough Council, Gwynedd Council, Cardiff Council, South Wales Fire and Rescue Service, North Wales Fire and Rescue Service, Mid and West Fire and Rescue Service. The contract will also be available to other public bodies in Wales.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 80
Price - Weighting: 20
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Member Bodies are permitted to purchase the suppliers SIEM offering.
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 four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Restricted 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.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2023/S 000-000105
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
ecm_143037
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
2 April 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 4
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Socura
14 Sheperdhess Walk
London
NG17LB
Telephone
+44 7593135218
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £3,300,000
Lowest offer: £4,621,500 / Highest offer: £11,579,334.30 taken into consideration
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
(WA Ref:141103)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court
Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Telephone
+44 2079477501
Country
United Kingdom