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Telecommunications Standards Expert Consultancy Services (PRJ_5587)

Department for Science, Innovation & Technology

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Department for Science, Innovation & Technology

Buyer Address: 22 Whitehall, London, UKI32, SW1A 2EG, United Kingdom

Contact Email: dsit.dttgcbp@dsit.gov.uk

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
230000.0 GBP
Gross: 276000 GBP
Published
19 Jun 2025, 16:17
Deadline
15 Jul 2025, 15:30
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
71356000 - Technical services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology ("DSIT") is leading the UK governments’ approach to the development of technical standards for advanced telecommunications connectivity technologies. As part of this, DSIT plans to engage specialists to assist with advancing the standards for these emergent technologies with a view to mitigating ongoing security, resilience, and interoperability issues, and ensuring that advanced connectivity technologies support greater digital inclusion and sustainability. These specialists would support DSIT by providing technical knowledge and resource when engaging with Standards Development Organisations (SDOs) to support the creation of effective standards which align with UK government objectives. We would encourage bids from those with extensive experience in one or more of the following: • Extensive experience in telecommunications research/ network design, with a strong working knowledge of the standards development process; • Strong evidence of experience working as an active participant in standards development, preferably with considerable experience in 3GPP SA2 or related working groups; • Strong evidence of experience working as an active participant in standards development, preferably with considerable experience in 3GPP TSG RAN or related working groups; • Strong understanding of Open RAN design and interfaces; Familiarity with the key technology debates surrounding 6G development would also be an asset.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033859-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot Title: 3GPP SA2

Lot Description: 3GPP SA2 standards engagement

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Has Options: Yes

Lot 1 Options: Agreement can be extended by up to 12 months subject to business requirements

Lot 1 Value: GBP 90,000

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 108,000

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2025-08-19T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2026-03-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Technical Envelope (1)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Commercial Envelope (2)

Lot Title: 3GPP RAN

Lot Description: 3GPP RAN & Open RAN standards engagement

Lot 2 Status: active

Lot 2 Has Options: Yes

Lot 2 Options: Agreement can be extended by up to 12 months subject to business requirements

Lot 2 Value: GBP 140,000

Lot 2 Value (Gross): GBP 168,000

Lot 2 Contract Start: 2025-08-19T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 2 Contract End: 2026-03-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Technical Envelope (1)

Lot 2 Award Criterion (price): Commercial Envelope (2)

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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