Provision of Data Security Platform

In order to ensure we are in line with industry best practices, we are looking for a solution(s) that will support the following capabilities for both structured and unstructured data: • Data Discovery, Identification, Classification And Categorisation • Real time visibility of Iarnród Eireanns data posture • Automated classification capability • Automated Exposure Remediation capability such as Access revocation, Misconfiguration remediation, Disabling stale users • Data Loss Prevention (DLP) • Threat Detection, Security and Risk Management • Supporting secure AI deployments such as Co-Pilot • Compliance Management, Data Retention and Archiving • Integration with industry standards tools CIE currently operates and utilises the Microsoft Purview platform. Accordingly, suppliers shall not propose Microsoft Purview as the primary DSP solution nor include associated licencing or implementation costs in their submission. Suppliers should instead focus on addressing additional capabilities required, and on demonstrating compatibility with the existing Purview estate. Iarnród Éireann reserves the right, at its sole discretion and at any time during the term of the contract, to permit other CIÉ Group entities to avail of the contract on the same terms and conditions. No commitment as to volume, value or exclusivity is given, and Candidates are required to confirm their willingness to supply any such entity.

Contracting authority: Iarnród Eireann-Irish Rail

Procurement type: Services

Procedure: Negotiated with prior call for competition

Contract involves: A Public Contract

CPV codes: 72000000-IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support; 72200000-Software programming and consultancy services; 72300000-Data services; 72260000-Software-related services; 48000000-Software package and information systems; 48100000-Industry specific software package; 48800000-Information systems and servers; 48900000-Miscellaneous software package and computer systems

Estimated value: EUR 3,600,000

Contract duration: 5 years

Awarded in lots: No

Evaluation: Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT)

Clarification period ends: 13/11/2026 12:00

Tender opening: 23/11/2026 12:30

EU funding: No

Directive: No Directive: 2014/25/EU (Utilities)

Region (NUTS): IE

Tenders are submitted through etenders.gov.ie, which requires supplier registration.