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Digital Brand Protection Subscription

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Tender Closed
RFx ID : 34018084
Tender Name : Digital Brand Protection Subscription
Reference # : 110545
Open Date : Tuesday, 3 March 2026 9:00 AM (Pacific/Auckland UTC+13:00)
Close Date  : Tuesday, 3 March 2026 5:00 PM (Pacific/Auckland UTC+13:00)
Tender Type : Award Notice (AN)
Tender Coverage : Sole Agency  [?]
Categories :
  • 43230000 - Software
Regions:
  • New Zealand
Exemption Reason : Other Exemption
Justification : Exemption Criteria under Rule 12 Appendix 2.3 of the Government Procurement Rules applies and therefore the buying requirement does not need to be openly advertised.
Required Pre-qualifications : None
Contact : Jakeb Duncan Brownlie
TendersMGT@ird.govt.nz
Agency Address :
Overview

Exemption Criteria under Rule 12 Appendix 2.3 of the Government Procurement Rules applies and therefore the buying requirement does not need to be openly advertised – the Rule provides an exemption for Only one supplier: If the goods, services or works can be supplied by only one supplier and there is no reasonable alternative or substitute because the procurement relates to the acquisition of intellectual property or rights to intellectual property (including patents or copyrights), or other exclusive rights.

Inland Revenue uses Netcraft Limited as a managed cyber‑fraud and brand‑protection service to identify, monitor, and disrupt phishing, fraud, and impersonation activity targeting Inland Revenue and related brands. Netcraft Limited continuously detects malicious domains, websites, search advertisements and social media impersonation and ensures their removal or remediation. These services help protect the public from scams, reduce misuse of IR’s brand, and strengthen trust in IR’s digital and email communications.

RFx Outcome

No Winner Exemption Notice for Digital Brand Protection Subscription