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708269450 (DInfoCom/0242) Provision of SPCB - SERVICE POLICE CYBERCRIME CENTRE - FORENSIC DATA HANDLING NETWORK - ARES HARDWARE REFRESH

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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21 Dec 2023 at 14:27

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the provision of SPCB - Forensic Data Handling Network - ARES Hardware Refresh to BOXXE LIMITED. The contract, valued at £249,847.60 GBP, involves refreshing the ARES system, a LAN used by Service Police for digital forensic analysis. The contract, commencing on 7th December 2023 and ending on 6th February 2026, aims to enhance data resilience, processing capacity, and overall network security.

This opportunity, part of the IT services category, is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and requires a selective procurement method through a framework agreement. Businesses in the consulting, software development, and Internet sectors would find this tender relevant. The location for the contract is the Army HQ in Andover, England, with a tender deadline set for 14th November 2023.

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Notice Title

708269450 (DInfoCom/0242) Provision of SPCB - SERVICE POLICE CYBERCRIME CENTRE - FORENSIC DATA HANDLING NETWORK - ARES HARDWARE REFRESH

Notice Description

The ARES system is approximately 7 years old, and elements are either failing, are at capacity, have little data resilience or are End of Life (EOL) and out of support. The system requires component hardware refresh, mainly around its primary and secondary processing and storage arrays. As part of this refresh the ARES system will undergo full assurance and accreditation activity concurrently in order that Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability (CIA) of the network and data is assured, more resilient and ensuring the Service Police have appropriate policies and procedures in place to provide a safe and secure environment for processing digital forensic evidence as part of criminal investigations and judicial processes. Army Headquarters is responsible for overseeing all non-MODNET ICS procurements for the Army. Thirty-six (36) month contract for the Hardware Refresh combined with support for 'Defence Police' ARES contract. To commence on 07 December 2023 until 06 February 2026. The Cybercrime forensic data handling network is a standalone Local Area Network (LAN) known as ARES, used by Service Police digital forensic analysts to process, exploit and store digital forensic evidence recovered by the Service Police. The SP3C typically handle large volumes of data usually digital images or full bit-by-bit file extracts from various devices including smart phones, HDD, PEDs, computers and network equipment. This includes sensitive information and personal identifiable information (PII). As part of the National Digital Forensic codes of practice, multiple copies are taken to which they are then exploited using various specialist digital forensic tooling such as Encase, Cellebrite, Axiom and FTK. This does mean that ARES typically holds large volumes of data particularly during the investigative (Exploitation) phase of an enquiry. The same system also acts as long-term storage for digital evidence managed under Management of Policing Information (MOPI) and DPA18.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df3aaccb-4d67-47f9-80a7-50c038798d57
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£249,847 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£249,847 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
7 Dec 2023 - 6 Dec 2026 3-4 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
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ANDOVER
Postcode
SP11 8HJ
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Test Valley
Electoral Ward
Andover Millway
Westminster Constituency
North West Hampshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BOXXE

Further Information

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