24/7 SOC with SIEM and XDR for Irish government.
The Office of the Government Chief Information Officer (OGCIO) in Ireland is establishing a single-party framework for a 24/7 Security Operations Centre (SOC) with SIEM, XDR, and associated services. The framework will cover threat monitoring, detection, response, and reporting for government IT systems. Bidders must demonstrate experience in managing SOCs for large public sector organizations and hold relevant certifications such as ISO 27001. The contract is for an initial period of 2 years with options to extend up to 4 years total. The estimated value is not disclosed but is expected to be significant given the scope.