--- title: "Unlocking CHERI adoption" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04db19" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04db19" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04db19.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04db19.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DESNZ & DSIT GROUP COMMERCIAL" published: "2025-02-03" --- # Unlocking CHERI adoption Buyer: DESNZ & DSIT GROUP COMMERCIAL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04db19 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04db19) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04db19.json) ## Summary The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), located in London, UK, is in the planning stage of a public procurement process titled "Unlocking CHERI adoption". This initiative focuses on research and development services and related consultancy services to advance the technology development and adoption of CHERI (Capability Hardware Enhanced RISC Instructions). The total project value is anticipated to be £800,000, and the department invites market feedback and suggestions on the framework's scope and structure. The publication of detailed tender documents will be available on 16th May 2025 through the Jaggaer portal. This procurement process presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in technology development, cybersecurity, and microprocessor research. Companies specialising in secure hardware solutions and innovative system architectures will find this project particularly relevant. Participating in this initiative can drive business growth by positioning firms at the forefront of securing next-generation technology, thereby enhancing their market competitiveness and contributing to a crucial government initiative. ## Notice The purpose of this PIN is to provide advance notice that the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology is considering undertaking a tender exercise to set up a new project related to technology development and adoption of CHERI (Capability Hardware Enhanced RISC Instructions). The department wants to understand how we can convene a critical mass of businesses and funding to unblock the adoption pathway for CHERI and achieve adoption in real world applications at scale The department invites suggestions and feedback from the market on the scope of the Unlocking CHERI adoption project, including its lots and structure. https://www.cl.cam.ac.uk/research/security/ctsrd/cheri/ ### Lot Information Lot 1 The purpose of this PIN is to provide advance notice that the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology is considering undertaking a tender exercise to set up a new project related to technology development and adoption of CHERI (Capability Hardware Enhanced RISC Instructions). Deploying technology that is secure by design reduces the risk of losses from cyber attacks, cuts the cost of ownership with fewer security updates, and creates competitive advantage, allowing businesses to create innovative systems built on secure foundations. The Digital Security by Design programme has built and proven the efficacy of a CHERI, a new microprocessor architecture, securing systems at the silicon level, closing the door on security vulnerabilities that are exploited in 70% of cyber attacks. The savings, benefits and competitive edge offered by CHERI can only be achieved once the design is adopted into the mainstream production environment. To realise the benefits of CHERI in a timely manner, additional effort will be required for its adoption. The department wants to understand how we can convene a critical mass of businesses and funding to unblock the adoption pathway for CHERI and achieve adoption in real world applications at scale. The department invites suggestions and feedback from the market on the scope of the Unlocking CHERI adoption project, including its lots and structure. Once available the Invitation to tender documentation for this procurement may be freely accessed from the Department via the Jaggaer portal The lotting structure of this framework will be determined following market engagement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003500-2025 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 15 May 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £800,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DESNZ & DSIT GROUP COMMERCIAL | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | Not specified | | Postcode | N/A | | Country | Not specified | | ITL 1 | Not specified | | ITL 2 | Not specified | | ITL 3 | Not specified | | Local authority | Not specified | | Electoral ward | Not specified | | Westminster constituency | Not specified | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 3 Feb 2025 at 15:51 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003500-2025 ## Notice URLs - http://www.gov.uk - https://www.cl.cam.ac.uk/research/security/ctsrd/cheri/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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