When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due September 24, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 7, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

The published budget is $800,000.

It was issued by Fáilte Ireland. The work is located in Dublin, Ireland.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Cybersecurity services provider with 24x7x365 managed SOC, SIEM, and XDR capabilities. Demonstrated experience in threat detection, incident response, vulnerability management, and penetration testing. Qualified professionals with expertise in public-sector security frameworks and compliance reviews. Capability to deliver cybersecurity awareness training, tabletop exercises, and advisory services. Authorized reseller or provider of cybersecurity software, licenses, and subscription tools. Strong incident investigation, forensic support, and technical assurance capabilities.

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Overview

Cybersecurity & Data Privacy

Dublin, IrelandPosted: August 26, 2026Deadline: September 24, 2026

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SUMMARY

A vendor is required to deliver managed cybersecurity operations, threat detection, incident response, testing, compliance reviews, training, advisory services, and related security tools under a one-year contract.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must hold an up-to-date Tax Clearance Certificate
Must have a minimum turnover of €400,000 during any of the previous 3 financial years
Must hold Employer’s Liability Insurance with an indemnity limit of €13,000,000
Must hold Public Liability Insurance with an indemnity limit of €6,500,000
Must hold Professional Indemnity Insurance with an indemnity limit of €2,000,000
Must hold Cyber Liability Insurance with an indemnity limit of €5,000,000
Must be able to deliver core SOC, SIEM and XDR services directly within Fáilte Ireland’s Microsoft security environment without dependency on supplier-owned platforms
Must have a minimum of 36 suitably qualified and experienced resources available
Must provide details of 3 contracts undertaken within the last 3 years of similar scope, scale and complexity, with at least one in the Irish public sector

BUDGET

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$800,000

CONTRACT DURATION

36 months

TIMELINE

Publication of Notice: August 25th, 2026

Closing date for clarification questions: September 7th, 2026

Answered clarification questions issued: September 8th, 2026

Closing date for responses: September 24th, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

September 7, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

Fáilte Ireland

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DESCRIPTION

The procuring organization is seeking a vendor to provide comprehensive cybersecurity specialist services for a one-year contract period. Required services include 24x7x365 managed Security Operations Centre, SIEM, and Extended Detection and Response services, with analyst-led monitoring, alert triage, investigation, prioritization, escalation, response, and recovery.

Additional requirements include threat detection and analysis, log-source configuration and tuning, incident response and forensic support, vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, technical assurance reviews, compliance and security control assessments, cybersecurity awareness training, advisory and professional services, tabletop exercises, and ad hoc project support. The vendor may also be required to provide or resell cybersecurity-related licenses, tools, and subscriptions. Questions must be submitted by September 7, 2026, and proposals are due by September 24, 2026.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due September 24, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 7, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: The published budget is $800,000.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Fáilte Ireland. The work is located in Dublin, Ireland.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Cybersecurity services provider with 24x7x365 managed SOC, SIEM, and XDR capabilities
Demonstrated experience in threat detection, incident response, vulnerability management, and penetration testing
Qualified professionals with expertise in public-sector security frameworks and compliance reviews
Capability to deliver cybersecurity awareness training, tabletop exercises, and advisory services
Authorized reseller or provider of cybersecurity software, licenses, and subscription tools
Strong incident investigation, forensic support, and technical assurance capabilities

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