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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.
This procurement was divided into 1 lots, each awarded separately.
Lots
1
Combined Lot Value
£80,000
Lot
Value
Status
Lot 1
Sept 2025 – Aug 2028
£80,000
active
Key Dates
Published
11 July 2025
Tender Open
-
Tender Deadline
31 July 2025
Award Date
-
Contract Start
-
Contract End
-
Planned term
1 September 2025 – 31 August 2028 · may extend to 31 August 2030
Extension option
two one year extensions
Procurement Details
Method
Open — any supplier may bid
Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Route to market
Open competition
Main category
Services
Category
IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
Delivery location
UKN
Special regime
Utilities
Buyer Reference
T126
Legal Basis
Procurement Act 2023
CPV Codes
72000000 – IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support; 72300000 – Data services; 72500000 – Computer-related services; 72800000 – Computer audit and testing services