2025PR020 IMPQQ for Security Operations Centre Services to the National Treasury Management Agency (NTMA)

2025PR020 IMPQQ for Security Operations Centre Services to the National Treasury Management Agency (NTMA)

National Treasury Management Agency (NTMA)

## Summary The National Treasury Management Agency (NTMA) is procuring Security Operations Centre (SOC) services to enhance its cybersecurity posture. This restricted tender requires qualified suppliers to demonstrate capability in managing security operations for a key Irish public sector entity.

## Scope & Deliverables - Provision of comprehensive SOC services, including 24/7 monitoring, detection, and response. - Management of security incidents and threat intelligence integration. - Reporting and continuous improvement of security controls. - Support for the NTMA’s critical financial infrastructure protection.

## Key Requirements - Eligibility: Open to suppliers meeting EU public procurement criteria. - Qualifications: Demonstrated expertise in cybersecurity operations and SOC management. - Certifications: Likely requires ISO 27001 or equivalent security management certifications. - Experience: Proven track record in delivering SOC services to large-scale or public sector organizations.

## Commercials & Timeline - Estimated value: Not stated - Submission deadline: Wed Aug 06 14:00:00 IST 2025 - Contract duration: Not stated - Framework/DPS: Not stated

## How to Bid - Submission method: Electronic submission via the specified e-procurement portal (details in tender documents). - Languages: English. - Key documents to prepare: Technical proposal detailing SOC capabilities, methodology, and team qualifications; Financial proposal with pricing structure; Compliance statements and eligibility documentation.

## Bid Considerations - Suitability: Ideal for established cybersecurity firms with strong SOC expertise and public sector experience. - Opportunity: High-profile contract offering long-term engagement with a critical national agency. - Risk: Restricted procedure limits competition but requires rigorous pre-qualification; high compliance burden. - Strategic Fit: Aligns with firms seeking to expand their footprint in the Irish public sector cybersecurity market.

Restricted procedure. A two-stage process: suppliers first complete a selection questionnaire (capacity, experience, financial standing), and only those who qualify are invited to submit a full tender. Plan for the pre-qualification stage well before the tender deadline.

National Treasury Management Agency (NTMA) has 23 tender(s) tracked on TenderScout, of which 3 are currently open. On the EU TED record this buyer has awarded 123 contract(s) worth around €666,354,278.

Recent awarded suppliers include Bucholz McEvoy Architects Limited, PAC Studio Limited, Coady Partnership Architects Limited T/A Coady Architects, Kelly Barry O'Brien Limited T/A KOBW Architects, Simon J Kelly + Partners Architects Limited.