Request for Tender for the Provision of Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) as a Service and Associated Cyber Security Advisory and Specialist Support Services

Coimisiún na Meán

The Commission is seeking the provision of Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Advisory Service and associated cyber security advisory and specialist support services. The Services will comprise two primary components: Part 1 – CISO Advisory Service and ICT Cyber Security Services The first component of the Services relates to the provision of CISO Advisory Service and ICT-focused cyber security advisory support to An Coimisiún’s ICT team. This will include the provision of expert guidance, advice and support in respect of information security governance, cyber security risk management, ICT policies, procedures, processes and technical controls. The successful Tenderer will be required to support An Coimisiún in ensuring that its ICT environment, information security arrangements and cyber security practices are aligned with applicable public sector requirements, recognised industry best practice and relevant standards, including ISO/IEC 27001. Part 2 – Non-ICT Cyber Security Support Services The second component of the Services relates to the provision of specialist cyber security advisory and support services to business units across An Coimisiún outside of core ICT operational activities. These Services are intended to support An Coimisiún in meeting broader statutory, regulatory and operational obligations arising across its functions and regulatory remit. The Contract shall commence on the date of contract execution and shall continue for an initial period of three (3) years. The Commission reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to extend the Contract for up to two (2) further periods of twelve (12) months each, subject to satisfactory performance, continued business requirements and the availability of funding. More detail available in supporting documents.

Deadline

Deadline 2026-08-04

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Procurement history
Date Document
2026-07-01 Contract notice
Contract notice (2026-07-01)
Object
Scope of the procurement
Title: Request for Tender for the Provision of Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) as a Service and Associated Cyber Security Advisory and Specialist Support Services
Short description:
The Commission is seeking the provision of Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Advisory Service and associated cyber security advisory and specialist support services. The Services will comprise two primary components: Part 1 – CISO Advisory Service and ICT Cyber Security Services The first component of the Services relates to the provision of CISO Advisory Service and ICT-focused cyber security advisory support to An Coimisiún’s ICT team. This will include the provision of expert guidance, advice and support in respect of information security governance, cyber security risk management, ICT policies, procedures, processes and technical controls. The successful Tenderer will be required to support An Coimisiún in ensuring that its ICT environment, information security arrangements and cyber security practices are aligned with applicable public sector requirements, recognised industry best practice and relevant standards, including ISO/IEC 27001. Part 2 – Non-ICT Cyber Security Support Services The second component of the Services relates to the provision of specialist cyber security advisory and support services to business units across An Coimisiún outside of core ICT operational activities. These Services are intended to support An Coimisiún in meeting broader statutory, regulatory and operational obligations arising across its functions and regulatory remit. The Contract shall commence on the date of contract execution and shall continue for an initial period of three (3) years. The Commission reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to extend the Contract for up to two (2) further periods of twelve (12) months each, subject to satisfactory performance, continued business requirements and the availability of funding. More detail available in supporting documents.
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Type of contract: Services
Products/services: Information technology services 📦
Estimated value excluding VAT: 500 000 EUR 💰
Description
Internal identifier: 0
Additional products/services:
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
Place of performance: Dublin 🏙️
Duration: 60 months
Title
Lot Identification Number: LOT-0001

Procedure
Type of procedure
Open procedure ✅
Legal basis: Directive 2014/24/EU
Administrative information
Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate: 2026-08-04 15:00:00 📅
Conditions for opening of tenders: 2026-08-04 15:30:00 📅
Conditions for opening of tenders (place): https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/prepareViewCfTWS.do?resourceId=8553401
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: English 🗣️
Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender: 180 days
Tendering terms
Tenderers may submit more than one tender
Opening date: 2026-08-04 15:30:00 📅
Place: https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/prepareViewCfTWS.do?resourceId=8553401
Electronic invoicing: Allowed
Electronic payment will be used ✅
Deadline for requesting additional information: 2026-07-24 15:00:00 📅

Contracting authority
Name and addresses
Name: Coimisiún na Meán
National registration number: n/a
Postal address: 1 Shelbourne Buildings, Shelbourne Road, Dublin, D04 NP20
Postal code: D04 NP20
Postal town: Dublin
Region: Dublin 🏙️
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
E-mail: jmurphy@cnam.ie 📧
Phone: +3536441200 📞
URL: https://www.cnam.ie 🌏
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.cnam.ie 🌏
Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
Main activity
General public services
Communication
Documents URL: https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/listContractDocuments.do?resourceId=8553401 🌏
Participation URL: https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=8553401 🌏
Electronic submission: Required

Complementary information
Review body
Name: The High Court of Ireland
National registration number: The High Court of Ireland
Department: The High Court of Ireland
Postal address: Four Courts, Inns Quay, Dublin 7
Postal code: D07 WDX8
Postal town: Dublin
Region: Dublin 🏙️
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
E-mail: highcourtcentraloffice@courts.ie 📧
Phone: +353 1 8886000 📞
Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
Same as: Review body
Information about electronic workflows
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Source: OJS 2026/S 126-457621 (2026-07-01)
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