Analysis and Repair of Cryptographic Computers

Concepts

• computer services
• bristol
• hensoldt france sas
• repair of cryptographic computers
• analysis
• design organisation

Location

BRISTOL

Description

Analysis and Repair of Cryptographic Computers

Total Quantity or Scope

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

Award Detail

Renewal Options

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

CPV Codes

• 72500000 - Computer-related services

Indicators

• Options are available.
• Award on basis of price and quality.

Legal Justification

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 £0.300M 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.