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title: "Radio Frequency Cyber Penetration Test Facility for Future Wireless Connectivity"
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# Radio Frequency Cyber Penetration Test Facility for Future Wireless Connectivity

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5c599f5c-724a-4508-b7ac-8588b0910c44

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## Summary

The University of Bristol is currently soliciting tenders for the "Radio Frequency Cyber Penetration Test Facility for Future Wireless Connectivity". This procurement falls under the category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment, with a budget of approximately £210,000 (excluding VAT). The tender process, classified as an open procedure, is in the active stage and is set to conclude on 23rd May 2022. The contract is expected to commence on 1st June 2022 and run until 31st July 2023, with delivery addresses primarily located in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a notable opportunity for businesses specialising in advanced telecommunications equipment and cybersecurity solutions, particularly those with experience in wireless technology. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as they may bring innovative solutions to the project. Companies that provide cutting-edge equipment for 4G and 5G connectivity, as well as those capable of developing emulation technologies for secure penetration testing, would be particularly well-suited to compete in this procurement process.

## Notice

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. 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. The funding allocated for this equipment is circa PS210,000 (ex VAT). Tenders received above this value may be discounted.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc7a9bfd-697b-485d-9523-281017992910 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 23 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2022 - 31 Jul 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £210,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS8 1UB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2022 at 16:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc7a9bfd-697b-485d-9523-281017992910

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc7a9bfd-697b-485d-9523-281017992910
  20th April 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://tenders.bris.ac.uk/
  Link to e-sourcing portal:

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