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title: "PKI Signing System (PKISS)"
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published: "2018-07-26"
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# PKI Signing System (PKISS)

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f40a5825-39c2-45bf-8fd2-f1499efc34d1

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## Summary

The Home Office is conducting a procurement process for a Public Key Infrastructure Signing System (PKISS) project, valued at approximately £3,977,594.35. This procurement falls under the IT services industry category and is currently at the Award stage. The contract period is set to commence on 1st August 2018 and will last until 31st July 2020. The tender process was completed on 14th March 2018, and the awarded contract was announced on 20th June 2018.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for IT service providers with expertise in consulting, software development, and support for public key infrastructures. Companies with experience in handling legacy systems or developing new PKI infrastructures would be well-suited to participate. The procurement method used was a selective approach, with the contract awarded to THALES HOLDINGS UK PLC, indicating a preference for established firms capable of delivering complex IT solutions.

## Notice

The 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/50a15efe-d4a6-460f-bde6-cf6d58c8245b |
| Notice type | Award 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jun 2018 |
| 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 | £3,977,594 |
| 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 | HOME OFFICE |
| Locality | CROYDON |
| Post town | Croydon |
| Postcode | CR9 1DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South |
| ITL 3 | TLI62 Croydon |
| Local authority | Croydon |
| Electoral ward | Fairfield |
| Westminster constituency | Croydon West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THALES HOLDINGS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 26 Jul 2018 at 10:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50a15efe-d4a6-460f-bde6-cf6d58c8245b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50a15efe-d4a6-460f-bde6-cf6d58c8245b
  26th July 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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