NI Water has awarded a contract for cyber assurance services worth an estimated £280,000.

The contract covers the provision of cyber / IT security consultants on a ‘call off’ basis to review and provide assurance over cyber risks across both the Operating Technology (OT) and Information Technology (IT) environments.

This will also include assurance over the ongoing Cyber Resilience Programme and assurance against the Network and Information Systems Regulations 2018 (UK).

The supplier will also be required to provide cyber / IT security consultants to deliver advisory services over OT and IT risks.

Initial contract term is 2 years with further potential extension options when the contract ends.

Accenture in Dublin has been awarded the contract, one of six companies in the budding for the work.