Tactical Engagement Training Capability

  • Civil Nuclear Police Authority (CNPA) / Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC)

F14: Notice for changes or additional information

Notice reference: 2023/S 000-024327

Published 18 August 2023, 12:36pm



Section one: Contracting authority/entity

one.1) Name and addresses

Civil Nuclear Police Authority (CNPA) / Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC)

Building F6, First Floor ,Culham Science Centre .A

Abingdon

OX14 3DB

Contact

Victoria Ladmore

Email

victoria.ladmore@cnc.pnn.police.uk

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKJ1 - Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire

National registration number

N/A

Internet address(es)

Main address

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/civil-nuclear-consta

Buyer's address

https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/31796


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

Tactical Engagement Training Capability

Reference number

676

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 35300000 - Weapons, ammunition and associated parts

two.1.3) Type of contract

Supplies

two.1.4) Short description

To all suppliers - The CNC wishes to alter Question 1.13 on the Specification document reference Encryption. The Question has now been altered slightly - if you wish to bid we are now opening the opportunity for 30 days for you to do so.

If you do wish to re-submit a bid or bid please message via the messaging service on the portal and you will be issued with a tender timetable for submission. (we will put the new revised docs into the published area.


Section six. Complementary information

six.6) Original notice reference

Notice number: 2023/S 000-015041


Section seven. Changes

seven.1) Information to be changed or added

seven.1.2) Text to be corrected in the original notice

Section number

1.13

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1.13 - All data recorded by the TETC System which may include: tracking biometrics, audio, weapon status, video Must be encrypted to a standard covering SECRET (appropriate NCSC / NPSA encryption) while being transferred between the data sources and the receiving hub.

Note: - Classification is SECRET - Encryption Software

Given that the data to be process could be SECRET then the appropriate encryption is required.

The Supplier must provide a device that can process data with the appropriate NCSC / NPSA encryption

The only NCC approved product is the Viasats Eclypt 600 is NCSC CAPS. Accredited to protect data at rest at SECRET and above.

For an internal hard drive replacement, the Eclypt Core will be the most suitable product for the requirement.

UKKPA at NSCS provides the key material to be used with said devices and will also provide the authorisation to purchase for the order due to its accreditation. Thus, an approved Supplier is required

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UKKPA at NSCS provides the key material to be used with said devices and will also provide the authorisation to purchase for the order due to its accreditation. Thus, an approved Supplier is required

Please see the link from the NCSC website detailing current approved Suppliers. Verify Suppliers at - NCSC.GOV.UK

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All data recorded by the TETC System which may include: tracking biometrics, audio, weapon status, video Must be encrypted to a standard covering SECRET while being transferred between the data sources and the receiving hub.

Note: - Classification is SECRET - Encryption Software

Given that the data to be process could be SECRET then the appropriate encryption is required. This requires Keymat provided by NCSC via the UKKPA.

The Supplier must provide a device that can process data with the appropriate encryption.

The supplier must provide appropriate evidence that the encryption solution meets the requirement to store Secret information. CNC will assess its suitability as part of the evaluation process.

seven.2) Other additional information

To all suppliers - The CNC wishes to alter Question 1.13 on the Specification document reference Encryption. The Question has now been altered slightly - if you wish to bid we are now opening the opportunity for 30 days for you to do so.