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Entrust Public Key Infrastructure and HSM Licences renewal

NHS DIGITAL

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08 Mar 2021 at 15:13

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Digital is seeking to renew its Public Key Infrastructure and HSM licences through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender, titled "Entrust Public Key Infrastructure and HSM Licences renewal," falls under the software package and information systems industry category. The procurement process is currently at the award stage, with the contract value set at £768,073. The contracting period is from 1st July 2020 to 30th June 2023, and the tender period ended on 29th June 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software solutions and IT services, particularly those that can provide support for Public Key Infrastructure and hardware security modules. Companies that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find themselves well-suited to compete, given the project's complexity and the ongoing support requirements. Those with experience in managing similar contracts and delivering high-level IT support are likely to benefit from this procurement opportunity.

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Notice Title

Entrust Public Key Infrastructure and HSM Licences renewal

Notice Description

The existing NHS- CIS Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) comprises a Level 0 Root Certificate Authority (CA), and two Level 1 CAs which provide the smartcard certificates for Authentication and Content Commitment. The following is a breakdown of the required support:- PTL all silver/low support, each environment contains three CAs, totalling 15 CAs for this support level. Live will remain at GOLD/high support, and contains 2 CAs In addition, the CIS team have HSM boxes that need support and Comparex can support the HSM boxes as part of this contract. PKI certificates are used by the CIS and these are perpetual licenses that support the wider NHS. The current contract (CON_2249) expires on 30/06/2020 and all extension provisions have been exhausted. A new contract will be required in order to process the renewal and we will be accessing the SBS Link IT framework in order to run a further competition.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19693593-bcf6-4de4-854e-b634b9b5d4b1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£768,073 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£768,073 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jun 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2020 - 30 Jun 2023 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS DIGITAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 6AE
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTWARE BOX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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