Cie 7289 - qualification system for provision of penetration testing
About This Opportunity
Procurement notice from Iarnród Eireann-Irish Rail (Ireland, ICT & digital): Cie 7289 - qualification system for provision of. Submission deadline Jan 2029.
This is a services contract in the information and communication technology, security and defense and transport and logistics sectors, with a focus on Cybersecurity and Internet. Located in Ireland, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before January 17, 2029.
Published through eTenders - Ireland Public Procurement, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the information and communication technology sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.
Description
CIE Group ITandT has an ongoing requirement for Internal and external penetration testing to review the security of the CIÉ Group's websites and the applications exposed to the internet unauthorized risks. The CIE Operating Companies (Irish Rail, Bus Éireann, Bus Átha Cliath amd CIE Tours International) may also have particular requirements for Internal and external penetration tests services from time to time. It is intended via this competition to establish a multi-supplier Qualification System (“QS”) for the ongoing delivery of penetration testing services for all entities in the CIE Group.
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from eTenders - Ireland Public Procurement and was originally published on February 14, 2026. Last refreshed 5 days ago. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Iarnród Eireann-Irish Rail
Iarnród Eireann-Irish Rail has issued 1,072 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 163 currently open and 781 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in General Supplies & Services, Construction & Civil Works, and Transport & Logistics. All notices are published for Ireland. Notices are distributed via ireland_etenders_csv, eTenders - Ireland Public Procurement, and TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU). Most recent publication: June 19, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in Ireland. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit eTenders - Ireland Public Procurement to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.
When does this tender close?
The submission deadline is January 17, 2029. You have 938 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Iarnród Eireann-Irish Rail in Ireland. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Services contract in the Information & Communication Technology sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
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