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Analysis and Repair of Cryptographic Computers

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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01 Jun 2023 at 14:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the provision of Analysis and Repair of Cryptographic Computers to Hensoldt France SAS. The procurement process was conducted through a limited negotiation method without publication of a contract notice. The contract, valued at £300,000, aims to support and maintain specific cryptographic computers for a 3-year period, with the possibility of extending for 2 additional years. The contract was awarded to Hensoldt France SAS due to their status as the Original Equipment Manufacturer and their exclusive capability to service and repair the equipment for technical reasons.

This procurement opportunity in the computer-related services industry provides business growth potential for companies specialising in cryptographic computer analysis and repair services. Suitable businesses would benefit from expertise in servicing sensitive cryptographic equipment and complying with government security requirements. The contract offers the opportunity to work with the Ministry of Defence on a significant project with long-term service provisions, allowing businesses to showcase their technical capabilities and establish a strong partnership with a key governmental organisation.

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Notice Title

Analysis and Repair of Cryptographic Computers

Notice Description

Analysis and Repair of Cryptographic Computers

Lot Information

Lot 1

Single source procurement for Analysis and Repair of Cryptographic Computers from Hensoldt France SAS (Design Organisation)

Options: Possibility of +2 Option years to be taken by January 2026

Procurement Information

Single Source Procurement for Provision of a support contract for Mode 5 crypto computers from Hensoldt France SAS (FRANCE) Voyager Delivery Team (DT), as part of the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD), intends to award a contract to Hensoldt France SAS for the support and maintenance of the QRTK3BNG and QRTK4NG crypto computers. These are Controlled Cryptographic Items (CCI) used on Mode 5 Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) systems. This particular type CCI has been classified as Type 2: Unclassified and encrypted equipment for government information that requires safeguarding due to data sensitivity The contract is intended to be let for a 3-year period, plus 2 option years with an anticipated contract value of PS0.300M Reason for Award: Hensoldt France SAS are the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the crypto computers used for Mode 5 on Voyager. They are the only organisation that can service and repair the units due to technical reasons. Accordingly, it is considered that the award of the contract without prior publication of a contract notice in the UK e-notification service is lawful in accordance with Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 due to technical reasons.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03d306
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015587-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

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


CPV Codes

72500000 - Computer-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 May 20232 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
Rachel Wood
Contact Email
rachel.wood152@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
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

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