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SIA 920 - PSN Connectivity Gateway Service

SECURITY INDUSTRY AUTHORITY

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14 Jul 2025 at 15:58

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Summary of the contracting process

The Security Industry Authority (SIA) has awarded a contract for the PSN Connectivity Gateway Service, aimed at providing secure virtual networking solutions. This procurement falls under the category of Networking, Internet, and Intranet Software Package, with the contracting process nearing completion at the 'Award' stage. The service will be required across the United Kingdom, with a focus on meeting PSN Code of Connection standards. The contract, valued at £75,252.24, began on 12 June 2025 and is set to conclude on 11 June 2027. The procurement method utilised was selective, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, and was deemed suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The awarded supplier is Nine23 Ltd.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in secure and scalable networking solutions, especially those experienced with enterprise-level VPN connectivity and data encryption standards such as TLS 1.2 or higher. Furthermore, enterprises that have competencies in operating with UK shored data centres and adhering to secure design principles will find this contract particularly appealing. SMEs that can deliver robust and compliant services as per the PSN requirements could leverage this contract to expand their portfolio in public sector networking services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SIA 920 - PSN Connectivity Gateway Service

Notice Description

2.1 The SIA are currently inviting established providers to provide a secure virtual PSN gateway service for the SIA. This will be required for an SIA user community of up to 400 colleagues, not anticipated to exceed 500 during the lifetime of the contract. The scope of this contract requires the supplier to provide secure, scalable and geo redundant virtual networking services compliant to the PSN Code of Connection that will permit the SIA to continue to consume a number of PSN services. The scope for this specification covers a number of technology products and services such as but not limited to: * Secure site to site VPN connectivity between the supplier service and SIA operated and managed Azure infrastructure. * Data in transit TLS 1.2 or higher. * UK shored data centres. * Secure, scalable and geo redundant PSN network connectivity. * PSN Code of Connection accredited service provider. * Secure by design principles. Additional requirements of this contract include; Associated Services, including but not limited to: * Offer access to other networks beyond PSN such as LECN

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0a1e8b44-2cf8-4439-8048-bae81dc355f7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/507f7c05-8a39-4c2a-9a1d-efc561d2ccda
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48200000 - Networking, Internet and intranet software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,252 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£75,252 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
11 Jun 2025 - 11 Jun 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SECURITY INDUSTRY AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 1UG
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Mile End
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NINE23

Further Information

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