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title: "Analysis and Repair of Cryptographic Computers"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03d306"
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# Analysis and Repair of Cryptographic Computers

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03d306

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the provision of Analysis and Repair of Cryptographic Computers to Hensoldt France SAS. The procurement process was conducted through a limited negotiation method without publication of a contract notice. The contract, valued at £300,000, aims to support and maintain specific cryptographic computers for a 3-year period, with the possibility of extending for 2 additional years. The contract was awarded to Hensoldt France SAS due to their status as the Original Equipment Manufacturer and their exclusive capability to service and repair the equipment for technical reasons.

This procurement opportunity in the computer-related services industry provides business growth potential for companies specialising in cryptographic computer analysis and repair services. Suitable businesses would benefit from expertise in servicing sensitive cryptographic equipment and complying with government security requirements. The contract offers the opportunity to work with the Ministry of Defence on a significant project with long-term service provisions, allowing businesses to showcase their technical capabilities and establish a strong partnership with a key governmental organisation.

## Notice

Analysis and Repair of Cryptographic Computers

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Single source procurement for Analysis and Repair of Cryptographic Computers from Hensoldt France SAS (Design Organisation)

Options: Possibility of +2 Option years to be taken by January 2026

### Procurement Information

Single Source Procurement for Provision of a support contract for Mode 5 crypto computers from Hensoldt France SAS (FRANCE) Voyager Delivery Team (DT), as part of the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD), intends to award a contract to Hensoldt France SAS for the support and maintenance of the QRTK3BNG and QRTK4NG crypto computers. These are Controlled Cryptographic Items (CCI) used on Mode 5 Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) systems. This particular type CCI has been classified as Type 2: Unclassified and encrypted equipment for government information that requires safeguarding due to data sensitivity The contract is intended to be let for a 3-year period, plus 2 option years with an anticipated contract value of PS0.300M Reason for Award: Hensoldt France SAS are the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the crypto computers used for Mode 5 on Voyager. They are the only organisation that can service and repair the units due to technical reasons. Accordingly, it is considered that the award of the contract without prior publication of a contract notice in the UK e-notification service is lawful in accordance with Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 due to technical reasons.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015587-2023 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 1 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 May 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £300,000 |

## 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 | 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

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

### Codes

- 72500000 - Computer-related services

## Release History

- 1 Jun 2023 at 14:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015587-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk

## Provenance

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