--- title: "TPAT TEMPEST Assurance" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050070" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-050070" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050070.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050070.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT" published: "2025-05-08" --- # TPAT TEMPEST Assurance Buyer: DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050070 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-050070) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050070.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves the buying organisation, Defence Equipment and Support, which is part of the central government in the United Kingdom. The contract, titled "TPAT TEMPEST Assurance," is under the industry category of technical inspection and testing services, specifically addressing defence security measures. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract awarded directly to Malvern Optical Limited, the only NCSC accredited TEMPEST Evaluation Partner capable of fulfilling the requirements. The contract, valued at approximately £612,954, started on 1st May 2025 and will conclude on 31st March 2028. The contract is based in Bristol and Worcestershire, highlighting its relevance to the UK's defence sector, regulated under the Procurement Act 2023. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in niche technological security, particularly those with expertise in TEMPEST accreditation, a specialist field requiring National Cyber Security Centre accreditation. While the direct award limits immediate competitive opportunities, businesses capable of providing complementary services can explore future partnerships or positions as subcontractors to Malvern Optical Limited. SMEs operating within technical inspection and testing services, particularly those with aspirations to engage in defence-related contracts, could potentially find fruitful engagements by networking within such niche procurement processes. ## Notice TPAT TEMPEST Assurance The Secretary of State for Defence (the "Authority"), through the AJAX Programme within Defence Equipment and Support ("DE&S") intends to place a contract with Malvern Optical Limited ("MOP") for the Platform security accreditation and Initial Operating Capability (IOC) assurance The proposed contract will have a duration of 3 years and an estimated value of PS500K and be placed as a supply of services contract. As a covered procurement, this procurement falls to be regulated under the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 (the "PA23"). It is considered that the direct award of the contract is lawful in accordance with section 41(1) and paragraph 6 of Schedule 5 of the PA23 because competition is absent for technical reasons such that only MOP can achieve the requirement and there is no reasonable alternative. TEMPEST accreditation is required for platform security accreditation and assurance for IOC of the AJAX programme.. TEMPEST is a specialist field. Companies need to be accredited by the UK National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) Platform TEMPEST Accreditation Scheme (CPTAS) to carry out this security accreditation. MOP is the only NCSC accredited TEMPEST Evaluation Partner and test house for vehicles and there is no reasonable alternative to the TEMPEST service and therefore MOP is the only supplier capable of meeting the Authority's requirement. ### Procurement Information The Secretary of State for Defence (the "Authority"), through the AJAX Programme within Defence Equipment and Support ("DE&S") intends to place a contract with Malvern Optical Limited ("MOP") for the Platform security accreditation and Initial Operating Capability (IOC) assurance The proposed contract will have a duration of 3 years and an estimated value of PS500K and be placed as a supply of services contract. As a covered procurement, this procurement falls to be regulated under the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 (the "PA23"). It is considered that the direct award of the contract is lawful in accordance with section 41(1) and paragraph 6 of Schedule 5 of the PA23 because competition is absent for technical reasons such that only MOP can achieve the requirement and there is no reasonable alternative. TEMPEST accreditation is required for platform security accreditation and assurance for IOC of the AJAX programme.. TEMPEST is a specialist field. Companies need to be accredited by the UK National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) Platform TEMPEST Accreditation Scheme (CPTAS) to carry out this security accreditation. MOP is the only NCSC accredited TEMPEST Evaluation Partner and test house for vehicles and there is no reasonable alternative to the TEMPEST service and therefore MOP is the only supplier capable of meeting the Authority's requirement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019852-2025 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Direct | | Procurement method details | Direct award | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 May 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 10 Apr 2025 | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £510,795 | | Contracts value | £510,795 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | 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 | MALVERN OPTICAL | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services ## Release History - 8 May 2025 at 15:34 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019852-2025 - 16 Apr 2025 at 09:23 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015436-2025 - 14 Apr 2025 at 11:45 - AwardUpdate - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014933-2025 - 10 Apr 2025 at 10:32 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014234-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019852-2025 8th May 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015436-2025 16th April 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014933-2025 14th April 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014234-2025 10th April 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-equipment-and-support - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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