Anskaffelse av IT sikkerhetsrådgiver 202602793

The contract timeline includes the following key milestones and dates:

• Deadline for questions regarding tender documents: August 24, 2026.
• Tender deadline: September 11, 2026, at 12:00.
• Tender evaluation: Week 38-39.
• Contract award: Week 40.
• Expiry of standstill period: 10 days after contract award.
• Contract signing: Immediately after the expiry of the standstill period.
• Validity period of offer: Until November 30, 2026, at 23:59.
• Intended contract start date: January 1, 2027. However, an earlier start in November or December 2026 might be possible, subject to consultant authorization and further agreement.
• Initial duration of assistance: Up to 2000 hours, from the start date until December 31, 2027.
• Option for extension: The client has a unilateral right to extend the agreement by up to three (3) years, which corresponds to up to 6000 additional hours. This option can be exercised fully or partially.
• Maximum possible duration (including extension): Until December 31, 2030.
• Confidentiality agreement: Must be signed before the assignment commences.
• The assistance will cease at the earliest of: when the specified number of hours are delivered, the stated end date, or if the client cancels the assistance.
• The client can cancel the assistance with 30 days' written notice.
• The client can temporarily suspend the assistance with a minimum of 5 days' written notice.

It is stated that the progress plan is tentative and subject to adjustments by the client.

The core scope of work for this tender involves providing ICT security advisory services within the "Fagapplikasjoner" enabling team. The consultant's key responsibilities include monitoring and mapping the security posture of DRIV's established application portfolio, performing security audits, conducting risk/vulnerability assessments, and proposing and implementing measures to improve the security posture. Additionally, the consultant will assist with the procurement, upgrades, and security approvals of FIF applications on the Norwegian Armed Forces' secure platform. The agreement entails the delivery of professional assistance under the client's leadership, as detailed in Annex 1 (Client's description of assistance) and Annex 2 (Consultant's specification of assistance), with the consultant also participating in other client-requested activities within the agreement's framework. The assistance is for up to 2000 hours from the start date until December 31, 2027, with an option for the client to extend the agreement for up to three additional years, totaling up to 6000 hours, potentially extending the maximum duration until December 31, 2030. If required by the work leader, the consultant must also prepare interim experience reports and a final report upon the conclusion of the consultancy.