Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Swansea University
Procurement Office, Swansea University, Singleton Park
Swansea
SA2 8PP
Telephone
+44 1792602779
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKL18 - Swansea
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0345
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
SU243(23) Security Operations Centre, Managed Services
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Swansea University is currently undergoing a major investment in its technical
infrastructure. The university is seeking a Managed Security Operations Centre
(mSOC)as part of its strategic initiative to build strong proactive measures 24/7 to
prevent, detect and quickly respond to security incidents, cyber threats and risks.
An mSOC will provide advanced threat detection and response capabilities, help
the University meet compliance requirements, and provide a cost-effective
solution for managing security operations. Additionally, an mSOC will assist in
incident response planning, further enhancing the University's security posture.
The University has allocated a budget of approximately 170,000.00 GBP annually,
excluding VAT, for this service. The contract will be for an initial 2 years with an
option to extend for a further 2 years on an annual basis (1+1).
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Swansea University is currently undergoing a major investment in its technical
infrastructure. The university is seeking a Managed Security Operations Centre
(mSOC)as part of its strategic initiative to build strong proactive measures 24/7 to
prevent, detect and quickly respond to security incidents, cyber threats and risks.
An mSOC will provide advanced threat detection and response capabilities, help
the University meet compliance requirements, and provide a cost-effective
solution for managing security operations. Additionally, an mSOC will assist in
incident response planning, further enhancing the University's security posture.
The University has allocated a budget of approximately 170,000.00 GBP annually,
excluding VAT, for this service. The contract will be for an initial 2 years with an
option to extend for a further 2 years on an annual basis (1+1).
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Initiation / Weighting: 6%
Quality criterion - Name: Administration / Weighting: 3%
Quality criterion - Name: Configuration / Weighting: 5%
Quality criterion - Name: Operations / Weighting: 2%
Quality criterion - Name: Alerts / Weighting: 2%
Quality criterion - Name: Integration / Weighting: 3%
Quality criterion - Name: Log Data Analysis / Weighting: 3%
Quality criterion - Name: Correlation / Weighting: 5%
Quality criterion - Name: Monitoring / Weighting: 5% & Pass/Fail
Quality criterion - Name: Compliance / Weighting: 3%
Quality criterion - Name: Intelligence Feeds / Weighting: 3%
Quality criterion - Name: Dashboard / Weighting: 3%
Quality criterion - Name: Portal / Weighting: 3%
Quality criterion - Name: Knowledge Base / Weighting: 5%
Quality criterion - Name: Reporting / Weighting: 6%
Quality criterion - Name: Data Retention / Weighting: 3%
Quality criterion - Name: Incident Response / Weighting: 7%
Quality criterion - Name: Sizing / Weighting: 3%
Quality criterion - Name: Team Composition and Skills / Weighting: 5%
Quality criterion - Name: Exit Plan / Weighting: 5%
Price - Weighting: 20
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
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 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 October 2023
Local time
2:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
27 October 2023
Local time
2:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.3) Additional information
NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=135104
(WA Ref:135104)
The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia.
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