SURFnet wishes to contract a single supplier through this tender to supply SIEM solutions for Institutions. SURF defines a SIEM solution as a system that collects and analyzes log data from the ICT infrastructure in order to identify attacks and suspicious behavior. In the event of (possible) breaches, the associated 24/7 service advises which actions must be taken to mitigate the risk. In view of the specialist knowledge required for a SIEM solution and associated services, SURF wishes to purchase this part of SURFsoc's intended service provision via a market party through a European tender. Institutions affiliated with SURF can then use this SIEM solution and associated services via the SURFsoc service provided by SURF.

The scope of the engagement is described in paragraph 1.3.2 of the Descriptive Document. In short, this comes down to the following: on the basis of the principles stated in paragraph 1.3.2 of the descriptive document, the expected contract value is estimated at approximately EUR 45,000,000 and the maximum contract value for the maximum term of the Framework Agreement and the further agreements. at approximately EUR 150,000,000.