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title: "Entrust Luna SA7 appliances"
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# Entrust Luna SA7 appliances

Buyer: NHS DIGITAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ab902a4f-fec0-40b7-a0e5-6715792a9d76

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## Summary

The procurement process involves NHS Digital as the buying organisation, seeking to acquire Entrust Luna SA7 appliances, falling under the hardware industry category. The contract aims to replace the Luna SA5 units that are reaching the end of their life in September 2022. This tender is classified under a selective procurement method and was executed via the CCS TPAS framework, specifically Lot 1 for Hardware & Associated Services. The contract was awarded on January 31, 2022, with a contract period extending from January 27, 2022, to January 26, 2023. Details such as the minimum contract value were set at £344,263.73, with the overall value totalling £357,288.30. The delivery addresses include various UK territories and regions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the provision of high-security hardware solutions, particularly those that cater to the healthcare sector. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) possessing expertise in hardware and IT services would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts, as NHS Digital may continue to require replacements for their legacy systems and the maintenance of secure communication infrastructures. Suppliers with capabilities in cryptographic technology and secure systems are especially encouraged to engage with future opportunities stemming from this procurement process.

## Notice

Procurement of the Luna SA7 high security modules, to replace the Luna SA5 units, which will reach end of life in September 2022. This requirement has been competed via CCS TPAS framework - Lot 1 Hardware & Associated Services. The HSMs securely hold the cryptographic keys that underpin all authentication and secure communications to/from the NHS spine. The keys are used to create digital certificates that are then used on all NHS smartcards and by every spine connected system to grant access and provide encryption. The current HSMs are due to go end of life in September and are a part of a platinum service provided by the NHS PKI.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2b239fc-fca0-4fa1-b98d-306f13fc5284 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 27 Jan 2022 - 26 Jan 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £357,288 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £344,263 |
| 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 | NHS DIGITAL |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 4AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Hunslet & Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BOXXE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44316400 - Hardware

## Release History

- 14 Jul 2022 at 10:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2b239fc-fca0-4fa1-b98d-306f13fc5284
- 14 Feb 2022 at 10:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d49fabfb-e9cc-4903-8284-57c9cdc4c235

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2b239fc-fca0-4fa1-b98d-306f13fc5284
  14th July 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d49fabfb-e9cc-4903-8284-57c9cdc4c235
  14th February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/8d000000Is2c/O4saN42dS7eDSFaafl4.fSb8TlZhJ0Ke9DMXO4Da3OY
  C66732 (15.02.2022) - C66732 (14.02.2022) - Order Form - C63519 - Entrust Luna SA7 appliances FINAL

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