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TEMPEST FWST

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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15 Nov 2021 at 22:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Ministry of Defence, involves a contract titled "TEMPEST FWST" for the supply of data-transmission equipment, specifically intended to replace an ageing fleet of TEMPEST test sets used for information assurance in air operations. The procurement is categorised under goods and is currently in the award stage, with the contract valued at £2,257,920. The award was formalised on 15 November 2021. The procurement method is classified as limited and was negotiated without the prior publication of a contract notice, given the unique accreditation of the chosen supplier, Rohde & Schwartz UK Ltd, by the National Cyber Security Centre.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses looking to expand their operations in the defence and technology industries. Companies specialising in cybersecurity, data-transmission equipment, or related fields may find potential to grow by exploring subcontracting opportunities with Rohde & Schwartz UK Ltd, the awarded supplier. Given the specialised nature of the contract, businesses with expertise in TEMPEST testing capabilities or those seeking to enter the defence sector could particularly benefit from this procurement process.

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Notice Title

TEMPEST FWST

Notice Description

This contract is to replace an ageing fleet of TEMPEST test sets which provide information assurance to commanders of Air assets.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The requirement to replace an ageing fleet of TEMPEST test sets which provide information assurance to commanders of Air assets. Additional information: This notice is not a request for expressions of interest so please do not apply to be invited to tender. This notice advises that the Authority has decided to negotiate a contract with the named supplier on a single source basis and is published for reasons of transparency.If you are interested in becoming a sub-contractor for this requirement, you should apply directly to the supplier named above

Procurement Information

The Ministry of Defence intends to award a contract to Rohde & Schwartz Ltd for the supply of 7 FWST TEMPEST receivers which are used to carry out TEMPEST testing to ensure information security and assurance of air platforms at RAF Digby. In accordance with regulation 4 of The Defence and Security Public Contracts (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (SI 2019/697) this contract falls to be regulated under the provisions of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 as amended (in particular by SI 2019/697 and SI 2020/1450). Prior publication of a contract notice in the Official Journal of the European Union is no longer appropriate. It is considered that this contract can be awarded without prior publication of a contract notice in the UK e-notification service in accordance with regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 for technical reasons. This is because Rodhe & Schwartz Limited are the only supplier currently accredited by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) to provide TEMPEST testing capability in respect of information classified as SECRET.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02f6e1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028530-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment


CPV Codes

32260000 - Data-transmission equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,257,920 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
isscomrcl-syinfra-group@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CORSHAM
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROHDE & SCHWARZ

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