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title: "PKI Signing System (PKISS)"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-53c2adbb-2e8a-438a-8d2a-5814130ee932"
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buyer: "HOME OFFICE"
published: "2019-02-14"
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# PKI Signing System (PKISS)

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-53c2adbb-2e8a-438a-8d2a-5814130ee932

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## Summary

The Home Office is currently seeking tenders for the procurement of a PKI Signing System (PKISS), aimed at enhancing existing Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) services. This procurement falls under the IT services category, specifically consulting and software development. The tender was published on 14th February 2019, with a value of £3,977,594. The procurement method employed is selective, operating through a call-off from a framework agreement. Interested parties should note that the tender period concluded on 30th May 2018, while the contract is set to commence on 1st August 2018 and run until 31st July 2020. Delivery addresses include multiple regions, encompassing the United Kingdom and other territories.

This opportunity presents significant prospects for businesses engaged in IT services, particularly those specialising in PKI development and consulting. Companies that have experience with existing PKI infrastructures or have the capability to deploy new PKI solutions would be particularly well-positioned to compete. As the tender was designed to enhance security frameworks, firms that offer innovative software development and support services could find a competitive edge in this procurement process.

## Notice

This service is for customers who already have an existing Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), a legacy PKI Infrastructure, or those planning on deploying a new PKI Infrastructure.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62704dd9-fd20-4c4b-9b97-915e9c3d5505 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 30 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2018 - 31 Jul 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,977,594 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HOME OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 14 Feb 2019 at 15:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62704dd9-fd20-4c4b-9b97-915e9c3d5505

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62704dd9-fd20-4c4b-9b97-915e9c3d5505
  14th February 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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