Security Appliance 2021
With the Security Appliance project, NS Groep N.V. aims to implement a solution that optimally protects its rolling stock against cybersecurity threats. The contract concerns the delivery of a hardware and software appliance that enables real-time monitoring, detection, and mitigation of cyberattacks, and which integrates seamlessly with existing IT infrastructure and operational systems. The supplier must comply with national and EU regulations regarding data protection and cybersecurity, and must offer a comprehensive maintenance and support package, including training for NS personnel. The competitive procedure with negotiation requires that bids be assessed on technical capabilities, security features, costs, implementation time, and experience with similar projects in the transport sector. The goal is a robust, scalable, and future-proof security solution that ensures the continuity and reliability of the railway network.
Supplies · Competitive procedure with negotiation · European procedure
01What is being requested
With the Security Appliance project, NS Groep N.V. aims to implement a solution that optimally protects its rolling stock against cybersecurity threats. The contract concerns the delivery of a hardware and software appliance that enables real-time monitoring, detection, and mitigation of cyberattacks, and which integrates seamlessly with existing IT infrastructure and operational systems. The supplier must comply with national and EU regulations regarding data protection and cybersecurity, and must offer a comprehensive maintenance and support package, including training for NS personnel. The competitive procedure with negotiation requires that bids be assessed on technical capabilities, security features, costs, implementation time, and experience with similar projects in the transport sector. The goal is a robust, scalable, and future-proof security solution that ensures the continuity and reliability of the railway network.
With the project Security Appliance NS aims to realize a solution in its Rolling Stock, designed to optimally protect this Rolling Stock against Cyber Security threats.
02Exclusion grounds
- No specific exclusion grounds were extracted. In a European tender, the mandatory and discretionary grounds of art. 2.86/2.87 of the Dutch Procurement Act almost always apply — check the European Single Procurement Document (ESPD).
03Value in context
The contracting authority did not publish an estimated value — common for a large share of contracts. The EU threshold for leveringen is € 221.000, for reference.
04Likely competitors
05Tender documents
06Legal themes that may be relevant here
07Frequently asked questions
What is the objective of the Security Appliance project?
What does the requested solution for the Security Appliance entail?
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08Estimated value versus the market
€ 280K
€ 606K
€ 1,6 mln
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