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CfT: Invitation to Tender (ITT) for the provision of Darktrace License Renewals and Software Support Services [635]
- Name of Contracting Authority:
- Commission for Regulation of Utilities
- Title:
- Invitation to Tender (ITT) for the provision of Darktrace License Renewals and Software Support Services [635]
- CfT CA Unique ID:
- 011-03-635
- Evaluation Mechanism:
- Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT)
- Allow different Evaluation Mechanism in the MC/SC:
- Description:
- The Contracting Authority (CRU) requires ongoing product support and the annual renewal of the existing Darktrace cybersecurity platform licence(s) to ensure continued delivery of the advanced AI-driven threat detection and autonomous response solution currently deployed within the CRU ICT environment. The existing solution is monitored by CRU security staff and an external Managed-SOC, which provides day-to-day operational security monitoring and will continue for the duration of this contract. Managed-SOC services are out of scope for this contract and are provided under a separate ICT MSP Services contract. Darktrace has been in operation within the CRU since 2023 and is a key component of the organisation’s security posture, helping to protect critical information assets. It delivers advanced, AI-driven threat detection and autonomous response capabilities that support CRU in managing an increasingly complex and evolving cyber-risk environment. Given CRU’s role in handling sensitive regulatory data and supporting mission-critical operations, maintaining access to a robust security platform remains strategically essential.
- Procurement Type:
- Services
- CPC Category:
- Computer and related services
- Directive:
- 2014/24/EU (Classic)
- Procedure:
- Open
- CfT Involves:
- A Public Contract
- CPV Codes:
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72212732-Data security software development services
72212731-File security software development services
48600000-Database and operating software package
72315000-Data network management and support services
72315200-Data network management services
72315100-Data network support services
72300000-Data services
72310000-Data-processing services
72261000-Software support services
- Contact Point:
- procurement@cru.ie
- Award per Item:
- Yes
- Inclusion of e-Auctions :
- No
- NUTS codes:
- IE061 IE IE0
- Estimated value (EUR):
- Above or Below threshold:
- Below
- Time-limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate:
- 11/06/2026 12:00
- Deadline for dispatching invitations:
- End of clarification period:
- 02/06/2026 12:00
- Tenders Opening Date:
- 11/06/2026 12:30
- Allow suppliers to make an online Expression Of Interest:
- Yes
- Contract awarded in Lots:
- No
- Contract duration in months or years, including any options and renewals:
- 36 months
- Validity of Tender in days or months:
- 160 days
- EU funding:
- No
- Multiple tenders will be accepted:
- No
- Date of Publication/Invitation:
- 20/05/2026 13:23
- TED links for published notices:
- Date of Awarding:
- Language of publication:
- EN
- Number of openers:
- Two