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title: "TEMPEST FWST"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02f6e1"
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# TEMPEST FWST

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02f6e1

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Ministry of Defence, involves a contract titled "TEMPEST FWST" for the supply of data-transmission equipment, specifically intended to replace an ageing fleet of TEMPEST test sets used for information assurance in air operations. The procurement is categorised under goods and is currently in the award stage, with the contract valued at £2,257,920. The award was formalised on 15 November 2021. The procurement method is classified as limited and was negotiated without the prior publication of a contract notice, given the unique accreditation of the chosen supplier, Rohde & Schwartz UK Ltd, by the National Cyber Security Centre.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses looking to expand their operations in the defence and technology industries. Companies specialising in cybersecurity, data-transmission equipment, or related fields may find potential to grow by exploring subcontracting opportunities with Rohde & Schwartz UK Ltd, the awarded supplier. Given the specialised nature of the contract, businesses with expertise in TEMPEST testing capabilities or those seeking to enter the defence sector could particularly benefit from this procurement process.

## Notice

This contract is to replace an ageing fleet of TEMPEST test sets which provide information assurance to commanders of Air assets.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The requirement to replace an ageing fleet of TEMPEST test sets which provide information assurance to commanders of Air assets. Additional information: This notice is not a request for expressions of interest so please do not apply to be invited to tender. This notice advises that the Authority has decided to negotiate a contract with the named supplier on a single source basis and is published for reasons of transparency.If you are interested in becoming a sub-contractor for this requirement, you should apply directly to the supplier named above

### Procurement Information

The Ministry of Defence intends to award a contract to Rohde & Schwartz Ltd for the supply of 7 FWST TEMPEST receivers which are used to carry out TEMPEST testing to ensure information security and assurance of air platforms at RAF Digby. In accordance with regulation 4 of The Defence and Security Public Contracts (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (SI 2019/697) this contract falls to be regulated under the provisions of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 as amended (in particular by SI 2019/697 and SI 2020/1450). Prior publication of a contract notice in the Official Journal of the European Union is no longer appropriate. It is considered that this contract can be awarded without prior publication of a contract notice in the UK e-notification service in accordance with regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 for technical reasons. This is because Rodhe & Schwartz Limited are the only supplier currently accredited by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) to provide TEMPEST testing capability in respect of information classified as SECRET.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028530-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated without publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,257,920 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | CORSHAM |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ROHDE & SCHWARZ |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32260000 - Data-transmission equipment

## Release History

- 15 Nov 2021 at 22:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028530-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/groups/defence-digital

## Provenance

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