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Radio Frequency Cyber Penetration Test Facility for Future Wireless Connectivity

UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL

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05 Jul 2022 at 13:45

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20 Apr 2022 at 16:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bristol has completed a public procurement process for a contract entitled "Radio Frequency Cyber Penetration Test Facility for Future Wireless Connectivity." This procurement falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment (excluding glasses), with a total contract value of approximately £213,059. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure, with the initial tender period concluding on 23 May 2022. The contract period commenced on 1 June 2022 and is set to end on 31 July 2023, focusing on the establishment and maintenance of a 4G LTE or 5G NR connection.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in telecommunications and cybersecurity, specifically those with expertise in advanced wireless technologies and network emulators. Firms that specialise in laboratory and precision equipment relevant to network testing, as well as those capable of ensuring the resilience and security of communication technologies, would be particularly well-suited to compete for future tenders associated with this project. Engaging with the University of Bristol could also offer potential collaborations in the emerging fields of IoT and critical infrastructure protection against cyber threats.

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Notice Title

Radio Frequency Cyber Penetration Test Facility for Future Wireless Connectivity

Notice Description

Equipment to establish and maintain a 4G LTE or 5G NR connection with either a smart phone or data modem independent of the UK cellular network is sought. A cabled or galvanic RF connection from such equipment is required to establish and maintain connection with a user device, or via an over the air connection within a fully screened enclosure. Although not the intended use here, this equipment is often referred as a handset tester or basestation and network emulator.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Wireless connectivity is an essential enabler for the networks that underpin modern life, providing communications for people, vehicles, machines, infrastructure, and the wide variety of devices that make up the Internet of Things (IoT). When deployed within critical infrastructure, disruption via cyber-attack could have catastrophic consequences, however, little attention has been given to such intrusions via the wireless interface, or the Open RF Attack Surface. Here, vulnerabilities of the wireless physical layer and lower layers of the protocol stack could be exploited. Hence the need for resilient, agile, and sustainable wireless technology for future communications systems. This is the focus of the SWAN Prosperity Partnership. So far, the project has built a comprehensive penetration testbed using LoRaWAN as a candidate technology. The next step will be to extend the penetration testing capability of technologies to include commercial 4G/5G devices. This assessment needs to be conducted in isolation from public networks, avoid radio frequency (RF) emissions, and immerse such devices within a fully emulated network.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-032eee
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018347-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£210,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£210,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£213,058 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 May 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jun 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2022 - 31 Jul 2023 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
naomi.adams@bristol.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01179289000

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5DS
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROHDE & SCHWARZ

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