Award

Provision of high grade cryptos

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

03 Feb 2022 at 14:48

Award

17 Dec 2021 at 16:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has completed a procurement process for the provision of high-grade cryptographic devices, classified under the category of computer equipment and supplies. This procurement falls under the goods category, with an active contract valued at £1,349,208. FCDO utilised a limited procurement method, specifically the negotiated procedure without prior publication, aiming for the delivery of these devices by 5 April 2022 to facilitate critical system integration by the end of 2022 and the bulk of the overseas roll-out in 2023. The contract was awarded to Airbus Defence and Space Limited after determining that they were the only supplier capable of meeting the stringent technical requirements set forth, including compliance with high-security standards like TEMPEST and NCSC assurance.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specializing in high-technology security equipment, cryptographic solutions, or secure communications. Companies that possess the capability to deliver certified and compliant cryptographic devices rapidly could find themselves well-positioned to compete in future tenders, especially with government agencies needing advanced security solutions. Since the procurement method indicates a reliance on technical expertise, businesses with experience in delivering tailored digital security solutions are likely to have an advantage in similar public contract opportunities.

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Notice Title

Provision of high grade cryptos

Notice Description

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office' s (FCDO) existing cryptographic estate is approaching " last year of use" , as defined by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), requiring FCDO to procure next generation, high grade cryptographic devices to support its global network providing secure data, voice and video conferencing facilities.

Lot Information

Lot 1

These new high grade cryptographic devices will be installed in data centres across the FCDO estate, including UK sites and secure zones in a number of diplomatic missions overseas.

Procurement Information

FCDO requires delivery of the devices by 5 April 2022 to facilitate system integration work and initial overseas deployment by the end of 2022, with the bulk of the overseas roll out being completed in 2023. On delivery to FCDO, the high grade cryptographic devices must: - meet TEMPEST standard SDIP-27 Level A; - be assured by NCSC; - be fully CAPS certified; and - comply with the latest strategic standard for encrypted IP communications(PRIME) using the UK Suite A algorithm. It is FCDO's understanding that Airbus Defence and Space Limited are the only supplier able to meet all requirements listed above and positioned to meet the required delivery date. FCDO therefore intends to utilise the Negotiated Procedure without Prior Publication, specifically regulation 32.2.b.ii of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, in the award of this contract. FCDO issued an F15: Voluntary ex ante transparency notice on 17 December 2021 (#2021/S 000-031655) detailing the above.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03031e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003154-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages


CPV Codes

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,349,208 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
David Waddell
Contact Email
david.waddell@fcdo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AIRBUS DEFENCE AND SPACE

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