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PKI Audit

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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07 Feb 2022 at 15:28

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Summary of the contracting process

The tender titled "PKI Audit" was issued by the Ministry of Defence, focusing on auditing services within the Defence estate located in the South West of England. The procurement method used is selective, with a total contract value of £88,225. The tender period ended on 14th January 2022, with the contract period commencing from 27th January 2022 and running until 27th April 2022. This contract has now been awarded, with MTI Technology Limited selected as the supplier on 24th January 2022.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in auditing services and cybersecurity, particularly those with expertise in Public Key Infrastructure. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with relevant capabilities in cryptography and security audits would be particularly well-suited to compete, providing they can navigate the complex requirements associated with Defence contracts. The insights gained from the audit could lead to further engagements in the fast-evolving field of information security within governmental institutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PKI Audit

Notice Description

5.1 The supplier is to provide a Public Key Infrastructure certificate audit across the Defence estate, to include identifying any weak or obsolete cryptographic algorithms, highlighting areas of concern together with detailed and actionable remedial recommendations 5.2 The authorities understanding is that there are around 100,000 certificates on the defence network and 16 certificating authorities. these certificating authorities can cascade authority to a lower level, but we understand that this is only down one level, except for one network where there is a further level (opnet).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fae038a-3eeb-4bac-853e-23b15352946d
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£88,225 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£88,225 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
27 Jan 2022 - 27 Apr 2022 1-6 months
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
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WILTSHIRE
Postcode
SN13 9NR
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Corsham Ladbrook
Westminster Constituency
Chippenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MTI TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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