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title: "PKI Audit"
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# PKI Audit

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-40af07cd-9719-4d61-bff7-6b183bacfcf7

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## Summary

The tender titled "PKI Audit" was issued by the Ministry of Defence, focusing on auditing services within the Defence estate located in the South West of England. The procurement method used is selective, with a total contract value of £88,225. The tender period ended on 14th January 2022, with the contract period commencing from 27th January 2022 and running until 27th April 2022. This contract has now been awarded, with MTI Technology Limited selected as the supplier on 24th January 2022.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in auditing services and cybersecurity, particularly those with expertise in Public Key Infrastructure. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with relevant capabilities in cryptography and security audits would be particularly well-suited to compete, providing they can navigate the complex requirements associated with Defence contracts. The insights gained from the audit could lead to further engagements in the fast-evolving field of information security within governmental institutions.

## Notice

5.1 The supplier is to provide a Public Key Infrastructure certificate audit across the Defence estate, to include identifying any weak or obsolete cryptographic algorithms, highlighting areas of concern together with detailed and actionable remedial recommendations 5.2 The authorities understanding is that there are around 100,000 certificates on the defence network and 16 certificating authorities. these certificating authorities can cascade authority to a lower level, but we understand that this is only down one level, except for one network where there is a further level (opnet).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fae038a-3eeb-4bac-853e-23b15352946d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 27 Jan 2022 - 27 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £88,225 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £88,225 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | WILTSHIRE |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN13 9NR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Corsham Ladbrook |
| Westminster constituency | Chippenham |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MTI TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 7 Feb 2022 at 15:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fae038a-3eeb-4bac-853e-23b15352946d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fae038a-3eeb-4bac-853e-23b15352946d
  7th February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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