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title: "Procurement of Cryptographic Computer Equipment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03275b"
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# Procurement of Cryptographic Computer Equipment

Buyer: DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03275b

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## Summary

The Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) is involved in a procurement process for the supply of cryptographic computer equipment, specifically the QRTK3BNG and QRTK4NG models, which are essential for compatibility with NATO and coalition systems. The contract has been awarded to HENSOLDT France SAS, following a limited procurement method justified by technical uniqueness. This process is at the contract award stage, with the monetary value of £640,631 agreed upon on 28 March 2022. The supply will benefit key military operations in the UK, particularly for the Ministry of Defence's radar upgrade programme and mine-hunting capabilities.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in cutting-edge cryptographic technologies, particularly those with an ability to provide proprietary equipment that ensures high compatibility and interoperability for defence systems. Companies experienced in defence contracting, cryptographic systems, and related sectors may find this a unique chance to engage in future collaborative defence projects, enhancing their market presence and credibility in a highly specialised industry.

## Notice

Provision for the supply by Hensoldt of QRTK3BNG and QRTK4NG cryptographic computers and associated ancillary supporting equipment.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of QRTK3BNG and QRTK4NG cryptographic computers and associated ancillary supporting equipment.

### Procurement Information

It is considered that this contract amendment can be awarded to Hensoldt using the Negotiated Procedure Without Prior Publication of a Contract Notice pursuant to Regulation 16 (1) (a) (ii) of the UK Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 (DSPCR), for technical reasons.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008385-2022 |
| 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 | 29 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £640,631 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HENSOLDT FRANCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

## Release History

- 29 Mar 2022 at 11:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008385-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-equipment-and-support

## Provenance

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