Tender Details
Cyber Security Operations Centre CSOC
Business Name
Energy Queensland Limited
VP Reference #
VP532064
Buyers Reference #
SR91442681
Opens
Monday 02 November 2026 (E. Australia Standard Time)
Closes
Monday 30 November 2026 12:00 PM (E. Australia Standard Time)
Supplier query cut-off
Monday 30 November 2026 12:00 PM (E. Australia Standard Time)
Expected decision
Monday 28 December 2026 (E. Australia Standard Time)
Buyer Details
Business Name
Energy Queensland Limited
Location
26 Reddacliff St
Newstead, Queensland 4006
Australia
WebSite:
https://www.energyq.com.au/
Business Info
Energy Queensland is Australia's largest, wholly government-owned electricity company.

We service customers and communities through our distribution businesses Energex and Ergon Energy Network, our regional Queensland retailer Ergon Energy Retail, and our integrated energy solutions provider Yurika.
Contact Details
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What the buyer is requesting
Details
SR91442681, Request for information, managed Cyber Security Operations Centre

Energy Queensland is seeking information from established suppliers for a managed Cyber Security Operations Centre (CSOC) service across its corporate IT and Operational Technology (OT) environments.

The indicative scope includes 24x7 security monitoring, alert triage and investigation, incident notification and escalation, threat hunting, threat intelligence, detection and security platform engineering, OT security monitoring, and on-demand incident response and digital forensics. It also includes service management, incident exercises, knowledge transfer, transition and exit support.

Suppliers must support Microsoft Sentinel as EQL’s target security information and event management platform and integrate with EQL’s security platforms and ServiceNow. The service will operate alongside EQL’s internal teams, with EQL retaining incident command, risk acceptance and operational decisions.

This request is intended for suppliers with - An operational Australian-based 24x7 CSOC, Brisbane-based engagement and access to incident response, forensic and OT specialists.

Proven managed monitoring capability across both IT and OT environments.

Relevant electricity-sector or Australian critical infrastructure experience, supported by two comparable customer references.

Capacity to keep all EQL data handling within Australia, with no offshore access.

Willingness to use the Queensland Information Technology Contracting (QITC) framework for a future engagement.

This is an information-gathering and capability-screening activity, not a request for tender or a commitment to procure. It is not intended for software-only, advisory-only, penetration testing or staff augmentation offerings. Responses will inform EQL’s future service requirements and sourcing approach.
Background information / Compatibility requirements
Details
Energy Queensland (EQL) currently uses a hybrid managed Cyber Security Operations Centre (CSOC) service across its corporate IT and Operational Technology (OT) environments. EQL retains responsibility for cyber security strategy, governance, risk acceptance, incident command and operational decisions. The managed service provides specialist capability and continuous operational coverage.

The current arrangement is approaching the end of its contracted term. This RFI seeks market information on available capabilities, service models, technologies, commercial approaches and transition practices to inform EQL’s future sourcing strategy. It is not a request for tender or a commitment to procure.

The proposed service must support Microsoft Sentinel as EQL’s target security information and event management (SIEM) platform. Suppliers should describe integration with Microsoft Defender, ServiceNow and other EQL-owned security platforms. Security incident records must be maintained in EQL’s ServiceNow environment or supported through bidirectional integration with supplier tooling.

The current environment includes Palo Alto XSOAR for enrichment, workflows, threat intelligence integration and approved response playbooks. EQL is considering future platform changes. Other than Microsoft Sentinel, the listed platforms provide context and do not commit EQL to retaining every component.

The service must support enterprise IT and passive OT monitoring, work with EQL teams and other service providers, and preserve EQL’s operational control. All EQL data handling must remain within Australia, with no offshore access. Suppliers must support monitoring and response continuity during transition and exit, and explain how service records, detection content, playbooks and documentation remain portable.
Desired Outcomes ('Nice to haves', Conditions & Warranties, SLA's, Project benefits)
Details
As per RFI documentations
Attachments to this Request
Documents
2
Supplier lists selected
Lists
  • IT & Telecomms
Categories selected
Categories
  • IT & Telecomms
    1: IT Services
    2: Services - Application Expertise
    3: Services - Architecture & Design
    4: Services - Augmented Reality (AR)
    5: Services - Benchmarking
    6: Services - Business Process Expertise
    7: Services - Call Centre & Information Services
    8: Services - Cloud Services
    9: Services - Managed Services
    10: Services - Other
    11: Services - Outsourced Services
    12: Services - Risk Management
    13: Services - Security Management
    14: Services - Support
Regions of Service
Locations
  • Queensland
    1: Brisbane

All Regions of Service locations are within Australia.
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