Provision of SM-DP+ eSIM Platform and Associated Services

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  "date": "2025-11-19T10:29:31Z",
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    "description": "The SD DP+ solution (eSIM platform) is required for research purposes but will be installed and accredited to enable NPL Ltd to act as  a UKTL Provider. For research purposes an on-prem internet isolated solution is preferred but in order to evaluate a system that is representative of what would be in use at a Mobile Network Operator, a cloud based solution would be considered.\nThe SM-DP+ supplier is asked to respond to this request, and confirm with details of how it meets or exceeds the points set out below, providing narrative as appropriate.\n1)\tDeployment\n•\tIt is possible to deploy the SM-DP+ solution within NPL's premises.\n•\tThe solution description will include the minimal hardware requirements to run the solution.\n•\tProvide a reference network architecture and configuration.\n•\tList the HSMs the solution is compatible with.\n•\tProvide support to achieve the required level of GSMA SAS accreditation of the solutions deployment within the client's own premises\n2)\tSpecification compliance\nThe SM-DP+ solution must meet the minimal mandatory functional elements as set-out in the relevant specifications.\n•\tSGP.21 v2.6 \"RSP Architecture\"\n•\tSGP.22 v2.6 \"RSP Technical Specification\"\n•\tDetail if and what elements of SGP.21/.22 V3.x are supported\n•\tTCA's SIM Alliance Profile Package (SAIP) V3.3.1 (Aug 2023) or V3.4 (Mar 2025) \n•\tMust include support a 5G profile generation\n3)\tIntegration\n•\tThe SM-DP+ solution provides an ES2+ MNO BSS interface with support for at least the API's defined in SGP.22.\n•\tThe SM-DP+ solution provides a compliant and proven ES12 integration towards the SM-DS\n•\tThe ES12 interface can be stubbed to simulate an SM-DS integration.\n•\tProfile Management & Service monitoring UI / Console.\n•\tDescribe HSA's external integration method for access used by the reference deployment architecture.\n4)\tSecurity\n•\tThe solution console provides Login / User Management\n•\tThe solution is architected and deployable to meet SAS audit requirements\n5)\tFunctions\n•\tProfile Inventory management\n•\tUpload Protected Profile packages\n•\tDynamic Profile Package handling / creation to match the eSIMs interoperable profile package version support\n•\tManually submit profile delete request to permit profile reuse without / overriding a need for device notification.\n•\tMatchingID generation as required\n•\tThe solution supports the core profile lifecycle management as defined in SGP.22 and include the following APIs:\n•\tDownloadOrder\n-\twith ICCID provided, with or without EID\n-\twith profile type provided, with or without EID\n-\tResulting in a linked or allocated profile\n•\tConfirmOrder\n-\tReleaseProfile\n-\tCancelOrder\n6)\tInterrogation\nThe SM-DP+ deployment permits the system administrator to employ logging tools / techniques to scrutinise events at a transactional level, trace protocol and communication exchanges within the software functions and on the RSP interfaces.\n7)\tDocumentation\nThe solution is accompanied with adequate documentation to permit the system administrator understand the software logic and flow sequences for each of the defined functions.\n8)\tServices and Support\nThe solution is expected to be able to achieve 99% uptime / availability.\nThe vendor shall provide service management framework \n9)\tPricing structure and Contractual terms\nProvide pricing structures for both the software licences, future upgrades / iterations and support regimes and any professional services fees.\n10)\tRoadmap\nA function and feature roadmap outlining the planned developments and the expected availability.",
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        "dueDate": "2025-12-19T23:59:59Z",
        "description": "Prior to initiating the procurement, NPL wishes to establish the level of market interest in the forthcoming procurement process.\nSuitably qualified and experienced suppliers who may have an interest in this project are invited to register for this Preliminary Market Engagement.\nThe purpose of the market engagement is to help assess the reaction of the market, to understand risks and future possibilities to ensure a future proofed procurement strategy and resulting contract.\nAny submission received in response to this exercise will not constitute any contractual agreement between the respondent and NPL. Nor does the receipt of a response automatically include the respondent in the procurement process.\nA Tender Notice will be issued to the market which will provide details of how the relating procurement documentation can be accessed and timescales for submission of the said tender response.\nInterested parties shall bear their own costs of participation in this Market Engagement of whatever nature. NPL shall not be liable for the costs, expenses or losses howsoever arising (including, without limitation, any loss of profit or other economic loss incurred), regardless of the outcome of the Market Engagement.\nThe next stage in the process will be considered once this exercise has been completed."
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