Public procurement notice: Contract Notice
Published: 2018-08-07
Buyer: Northern Ireland Electricity Networks
Country: UK
Contract type: Services
Procedure: Negotiated procedure
CPV classification: 32412110 | 72000000 | 72300000 | 72400000 | 72420000
Estimated value: 950000 GBP
Submission deadline: 2018-08-30
Award criteria: The most economic tender

Technical requirements: NIE Networks wishes to enter into a Framework Agreement with a suitably qualified and experienced organisation to provide advice based on the latest GB and EU data protection legislation. NIE Networks has an established Data Protection Forum to focus on exchange, analysis and communication of information on matters relating to the protection of personal information and compliance with Data Protection.
NIE Networks outsources the delivery of IT, telephony and other telecommunication services. These are provided through managed service contracts with third parties. This includes the operational aspects of Cyber Security. NIE Networks seeks to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced organisation for the provision of Cyber Security advisors to provide expert advice and support services to the NIE Networks IT Security Officer. This service is to operate independently of the managed service contract and provide impartial advice.
NIE Networks wishes to enter into a Framework Agreement with a suitably qualified and experienced organisation to provide advice based on the latest GB and EU legislation.
NIE Networks has an established Data Protection Forum to focus on the exchange, analysis and communication of information on all matters relating to the protection of personal information and compliance with Data Protection.
— Establish Data Ownership for records systems identified on the Personal Information Register, and provide support and assessment for Data Owners,
— Establish a Risk Analysis Process for DPA/GDPR Compliance, and liaise with management, Data Owners, IT and other relevant groups or departments on this,
— Liaise with the NIE Networks IT Security Forum on technical issues, including the reporting and investigation of incidents and/or breaches, and in maintaining a Data Protection Act (DPA/GDPR) Risk Register,
— Facilitate communication between the Audit Committee, Executive Directors, the Risk Management Committee, the Company Secretary, internal auditors and other parties engaged in risk management activities.
Each Framework Agreement will be for a period of five (5) years with an option, exercisable entirely at the discretion of the Contracting Entity and subject to the terms of the Framework Agreement, to extend by a further optional period of up to three (3) years, with a total potential duration of eight (8) years.
The Schedule of Rates applicable under any extended period will be subject to agreement between the Contracting Entity and the Economic Operator.
NIE Networks outsources the delivery of IT, telephony and other telecommunication services. These are provided through managed service contracts with third parties. This includes the operational aspects of Cyber Security.
NIE Networks seeks to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced organisation on framework for the provision of Cyber Security advisors to provide expert advice and support services to the NIE Networks IT Security Officer. This service is to operate independently of the managed service contracts and provide impartial advice and guidance to NIE Networks.
NIE Networks wishes to establish a framework agreement for the services of suitably qualified and experienced supplier to provide these services in NIE Networks Sites and also the IT Managed Service providers’ Data Centre (mainly in the Belfast area).
The successful service provider will provide an estimated 44 days of Cyber Security support per annum. These days will be based on a call- off arrangement by NIE Networks as and when required. The majority of call off days shall be planned in advance with the successful service provider; typically within 2 weeks notice.
— General Cyber Security advice and guidance for services within the existing NIE Networks managed service contract,

Eligibility requirements: Please refer to tender documents

Award value: 950000