Engagement for Penetration Testing Services
Tender Overview
About this tender
This Tender is invited by the Issuer. Overview The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) is seeking responses from suitably qualified suppliers to provide penetration testing services on a time and materials basis. Scope The scope includes: Provision of penetration testing services on a time and materials basis Support for APRA's ongoing security assurance activities across a range of technology initiatives, systems, platforms and external-facing services Contract Terms and Conditions Contract period of 24 months plus a 12 month extension option APRA intends to establish an initial funding allocation for the services and may appoint one or more suppliers under this RFQ Where additional services are required and funding is approved, APRA may increase the available funding allocation and continue to draw down services under the same arrangement, subject to contract variation and continued satisfactory performance APRA may allocate work across one or more appointed suppliers at its discretion, and this is not a commitment Enquiries Buyer contact: procurement@apra.gov.au
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