Scope
Reference
T126
Description
This tender invites qualified and experienced cybersecurity audit firms to submit proposals for conducting a comprehensive audit in accordance with the Network and Information Systems (NIS) Regulations 2018 and the Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) developed by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC). The audit will assess the compliance of Northern Ireland Water as an Operator OF of Essential Services (OES) against the water sector target profile.
Total value (estimated)
- £80,000 excluding VAT
- £96,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2028
- Possible extension to 31 August 2030
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
two one year extensions
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72300000 - Data services
- 72500000 - Computer-related services
- 72800000 - Computer audit and testing services
Contract locations
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Submission
Enquiry deadline
29 July 2025, 11:59pm
Tender submission deadline
31 July 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
60 percent quality 40 percent price
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Special regime
Utilities
Contracting authority
Northern Ireland Water Ltd
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCZH-7295-JJTZ
40 Old Westland Road
Belfast
bt14 6te
United Kingdom
Region: UKN06 - Belfast
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland