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Procurement of Cryptographic Computer Equipment

Defence Equipment and Support

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29 Mar 2022 at 12:22

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Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) is involved in a procurement process for the supply of cryptographic computer equipment, specifically the QRTK3BNG and QRTK4NG models, which are essential for compatibility with NATO and coalition systems. The contract has been awarded to HENSOLDT France SAS, following a limited procurement method justified by technical uniqueness. This process is at the contract award stage, with the monetary value of £640,631 agreed upon on 28 March 2022. The supply will benefit key military operations in the UK, particularly for the Ministry of Defence's radar upgrade programme and mine-hunting capabilities.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cutting-edge cryptographic technologies, particularly those with an ability to provide proprietary equipment that ensures high compatibility and interoperability for defence systems. Companies experienced in defence contracting, cryptographic systems, and related sectors may find this a unique chance to engage in future collaborative defence projects, enhancing their market presence and credibility in a highly specialised industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Procurement of Cryptographic Computer Equipment

Notice Description

Provision for the supply by Hensoldt of QRTK3BNG and QRTK4NG cryptographic computers and associated ancillary supporting equipment.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of QRTK3BNG and QRTK4NG cryptographic computers and associated ancillary supporting equipment.

Procurement Information

It is considered that this contract amendment can be awarded to Hensoldt using the Negotiated Procedure Without Prior Publication of a Contract Notice pursuant to Regulation 16 (1) (a) (ii) of the UK Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 (DSPCR), for technical reasons.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03275b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008385-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
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
£640,631 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Mar 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 20224 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Defence Equipment and Support
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Postcode Area
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HENSOLDT France SAS

Further Information

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