--- title: "Provision of SM-DP+ eSIM Platform and Associated Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e404" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05e404" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e404.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e404.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED" published: "2025-11-19" --- # Provision of SM-DP+ eSIM Platform and Associated Services Buyer: NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e404 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05e404) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e404.json) ## Summary The procurement process, currently in the planning stage, is being conducted by NPL Management Limited, a public undertaking based in Teddington, United Kingdom. The project is titled "Provision of SM-DP+ eSIM Platform and Associated Services" and falls under the industry category of postal and telecommunications services. The contracting process was initiated as a tender on 19th November 2025, with a preliminary market engagement scheduled to conclude on 19th December 2025. The full tender process will follow, with a planning status maintained for the contract lot. This procurement aims to install an eSIM platform accredited for research purposes to enable NPL Ltd to operate as a UKTL Provider, with preferred solutions either on-premise or cloud-based to be evaluated. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses capable of providing cloud or on-premises eSIM solutions that meet NPL's specific requirements, including compliance with GSMA standards and the ability to support a 5G profile generation. It is particularly suited for companies with expertise in telecommunications infrastructure and software services, offering service management frameworks and robust system integration capabilities. With a gross budget of £1.2 million, this contract offers growth potential for SMEs with the capability to deliver a high-availability solution equipped with comprehensive support services and documentation. The engagement process allows businesses to assess and address risks collaboratively with NPL, providing a strong foundation for future-proofing procurement strategies and contracts. ## Notice 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. The 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. 1) Deployment * It is possible to deploy the SM-DP+ solution within NPL's premises. * The solution description will include the minimal hardware requirements to run the solution. * Provide a reference network architecture and configuration. * List the HSMs the solution is compatible with. * Provide support to achieve the required level of GSMA SAS accreditation of the solutions deployment within the client's own premises 2) Specification compliance The SM-DP+ solution must meet the minimal mandatory functional elements as set-out in the relevant specifications. * SGP.21 v2.6 "RSP Architecture" * SGP.22 v2.6 "RSP Technical Specification" * Detail if and what elements of SGP.21/.22 V3.x are supported * TCA's SIM Alliance Profile Package (SAIP) V3.3.1 (Aug 2023) or V3.4 (Mar 2025) * Must include support a 5G profile generation 3) Integration * The SM-DP+ solution provides an ES2+ MNO BSS interface with support for at least the API's defined in SGP.22. * The SM-DP+ solution provides a compliant and proven ES12 integration towards the SM-DS * The ES12 interface can be stubbed to simulate an SM-DS integration. * Profile Management & Service monitoring UI / Console. * Describe HSA's external integration method for access used by the reference deployment architecture. 4) Security * The solution console provides Login / User Management * The solution is architected and deployable to meet SAS audit requirements 5) Functions * Profile Inventory management * Upload Protected Profile packages * Dynamic Profile Package handling / creation to match the eSIMs interoperable profile package version support * Manually submit profile delete request to permit profile reuse without / overriding a need for device notification. * MatchingID generation as required * The solution supports the core profile lifecycle management as defined in SGP.22 and include the following APIs: * DownloadOrder - with ICCID provided, with or without EID - with profile type provided, with or without EID - Resulting in a linked or allocated profile * ConfirmOrder - ReleaseProfile - CancelOrder 6) Interrogation The 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. 7) Documentation The solution is accompanied with adequate documentation to permit the system administrator understand the software logic and flow sequences for each of the defined functions. 8) Services and Support The solution is expected to be able to achieve 99% uptime / availability. The vendor shall provide service management framework 9) Pricing structure and Contractual terms Provide pricing structures for both the software licences, future upgrades / iterations and support regimes and any professional services fees. 10) Roadmap A function and feature roadmap outlining the planned developments and the expected availability. ### Planning Information Prior to initiating the procurement, NPL wishes to establish the level of market interest in the forthcoming procurement process. Suitably qualified and experienced suppliers who may have an interest in this project are invited to register for this Preliminary Market Engagement. The 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. Any 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. A 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. Interested 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. The next stage in the process will be considered once this exercise has been completed. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075080-2025 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Nov 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 19 Dec 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 15 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED | | Locality | TEDDINGTON | | Post town | Twickenham | | Postcode | TW11 0LW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West | | ITL 3 | TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames | | Local authority | Richmond upon Thames | | Electoral ward | Teddington | | Westminster constituency | Twickenham | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 64 - Postal and telecommunications services ### Codes - 64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services ## Release History - 19 Nov 2025 at 10:29 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075080-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075080-2025 19th November 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.npl.co.uk - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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