Tenders/Invitation to Tender (ITT) for the provision of Darktrace License Renewals and Software Support Services [635]

Invitation to Tender (ITT) for the provision of Darktrace License Renewals and Software Support Services [635]

Commission for Regulation of Utilities

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the information and communication technology sector, with a focus on Software, Cybersecurity and artificial intelligence. Located in Ireland, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

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

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.

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About Commission for Regulation of Utilities

Commission for Regulation of Utilities has issued 60 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 4 currently open and 50 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Finance & Banking, Consulting, and Information & Communication Technology. 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: May 14, 2026.

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This notice was issued by Commission for Regulation of Utilities in Ireland. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.