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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.

NPL is procuring a Josephson Arbitrary Waveform Synthesiser (JAWS) primary voltage standard. This is a series array of Josephson junctions in which single pulses of bias current each generate a small but precisely defined quantised voltage across the array. Accurate voltage waveforms are constructed by fast repetition of the pulses with accurately timed intervals between them. In the JAWS system, the output voltage is always precisely defined. This is in contrast to the Programmable Josephson Voltage Standard (PJVS) in which there are time intervals when the voltage output is not precisely known and is not suitable. NPL intends to award the contract for a 2V JAWS reference system to the manufacturer the U.S. Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology. NPL requires the following specifications: Range and accuracy of voltage output Output voltage:                               Up to 2 V Upper frequency limit:                          Up to at least 1 MHz Lower frequency limit:                          Down to 5 Hz (lowest frequency component), with the capability to output DC Pulse repetition rate:                           At least 10 Gsamples / second RMS uncertainty with 100 Hz sine wave generation:    better than 4 ppm (k=2) RMS uncertainty with 10 kHz sine wave generation:    better than 8 ppm (k=2) Cooling The system will not require any liquid cryogens Automation The system will be provided with software for custom waveform design or selecting standard sine waveforms. A detailed knowledge of the techniques used to generate the pulse patterns (e.g. delta-sigma conversion) should not be required of the operators. It is highly desirable that the software is able to perform automatic calibration of AC voltmeters and calibrators such as the Fluke 5700 series. Training The system should be simple enough to operate that users already experienced with programmable Josephson voltage standards can operate it after 2-3 days of training. The training will be provided by the supplier at the NPL Teddington site.

NPL is seeking a solution for the deployment and translation of a set of hydrophones into an underwater acoustic facility. The facility is an underwater acoustic calibration tank consisting of a large wooden vessel (5.5m in diameter and 5m deep) filled with potable water. The calibration activities will be performed with either 2 or 3 hydrophones deployed at the mid-depth point of the vessel. The hydrophones are mounted at the end of carbon fibre poles of minimum size to avoid acoustic reflections. The size and design of the poles is flexible and may be adjusted to the solution (this will be the responsibility of NPL). The poles may be permanently attached to the solution as long as the hydrophones can be removed and mounted onto the ends. The schematic and model of the facility attached depict dimensions, swept volume required of each hydrophone (shown as coloured prisms), starting positions of the hydrophones (shown at the top of each prism) and extreme positions of the hydrophones (shown at the bottom of the prisms). The facility is operated from the first floor, and it currently has 3 separate linear axis carriage systems (as shown in the images attached). The facility features a concrete floor, steel framework around the vessel, a HVAC system and an overhead crane. The size of the room cannot be altered, but modifications to the concrete floor and steel framework are feasible for attachment/fixing of solutions. NPL has conducted initial research into possible solutions such as industrial robots. NPL is open to explore different solutions to meet the requirements below. NPL is seeking engagement from suppliers who have capability to provide a solution to the following requirements: • The solution must be able to deploy the hydrophones maintaining the poles always in a vertical position for scanning under computer control. • The solution must be able to translate the hydrophones in X, Y & Z against each other effectively scanning a flat plane across the projected beam. • The solution must enable rotation of the poles about their axis to aim the hydrophones. • The solution must be able to lift the poles out of the water for an operator to safely load the hydrophones to onto the end. • The solution must have a minimum payload capability of 300kg. • The solution must be able to scan in incremental steps of 1±0.5mm. • The solution should feature a control software compatible with LabVIEW (other options will be considered) This is not an evaluation exercise and nothing in this activity will limit the opportunity to engage in any follow on ITT.

NPL is seeking a solution for the deployment and translation of a set of hydrophones into an underwater acoustic facility. The facility is an underwater acoustic calibration tank consisting of a large wooden vessel (5.5m in diameter and 5m deep) filled with potable water. The calibration activities will be performed with either 2 or 3 hydrophones deployed at the mid-depth point of the vessel. The hydrophones are mounted at the end of carbon fibre poles of minimum size to avoid acoustic reflections. The size and design of the poles is flexible and may be adjusted to the solution (this will be the responsibility of NPL). The poles may be permanently attached to the solution as long as the hydrophones can be removed and mounted onto the ends. The schematic and model of the facility attached depict dimensions, swept volume required of each hydrophone (shown as coloured prisms), starting positions of the hydrophones (shown at the top of each prism) and extreme positions of the hydrophones (shown at the bottom of the prisms). The facility is operated from the first floor, and it currently has 3 separate linear axis carriage systems (as shown in the images attached). The facility features a concrete floor, steel framework around the vessel, a HVAC system and an overhead crane. The size of the room cannot be altered, but modifications to the concrete floor and steel framework are feasible for attachment/fixing of solutions. NPL has conducted initial research into possible solutions such as industrial robots. NPL is open to explore different solutions to meet the requirements below. NPL is seeking engagement from suppliers who have capability to provide a solution to the following requirements: • The solution must be able to deploy the hydrophones maintaining the poles always in a vertical position for scanning under computer control. • The solution must be able to translate the hydrophones in X, Y & Z against each other effectively scanning a flat plane across the projected beam. • The solution must enable rotation of the poles about their axis to aim the hydrophones. • The solution must be able to lift the poles out of the water for an operator to safely load the hydrophones to onto the end. • The solution must have a minimum payload capability of 300kg. • The solution must be able to scan in incremental steps of 1±0.5mm. • The solution should feature a control software compatible with LabVIEW (other options will be considered) This is not an evaluation exercise and nothing in this activity will limit the opportunity to engage in any follow on ITT.

NPL intends to engage with the market to explore solutions, delivery models, and commercial approaches for a Quantum Market Analysis and Intelligence Platform, delivered via a secure online portal. The objective is to access timely, structured, and actionable market intelligence on quantum technologies, companies, investments, research outputs, supply chains, standards, and policy/regulatory developments, to support evidence-based decision-making, business development, and strategic planning. This premarket engagement seeks to: • Understand the maturity of available platforms and datasets; • Validate feasible functional, data, and security requirements; • Explore delivery and licensing models (e.g., subscription/SaaS, enterprise seats); • Identify potential risks, dependencies, and interoperability constraints. The potential future procurement is expected to cover access to an online quantum market intelligence portal, optional API/data feeds, and associated support and services. 2.1 Core Deliverables • Online Portal Access (role-based): Browser-accessible, secure platform providing dashboards, search, filtering, and/or export for quantum market intelligence. • Data Coverage (quantum domain-specific), including: o Company & ecosystem data: Start-ups, SMEs, incumbents, labs, Catapults; profiles with locations, maturity stage, funding history, partnerships, products, and IP footprints. o Investment & funding: VC/PE, grants, public funding rounds; timelines, amounts, investors, co-investments, and geographic trends. o Research outputs: Publications, patents, standards development, datasets; linkages to organisations/authors and topics. o Technology segmentation: E.g., ion traps, superconducting, photonics, neutral atoms, NV centres, quantum communications, quantum timing and quantum sensors, enabling components, software stacks. o Policy & regulation: HMG and overseas policies, standards activity (e.g., BSI/ISO/ETSI), export controls, subsidy regimes, and public programmes. o Market sizing & forecasts (where available): Methodology disclosure and refresh cadence. o Supply chain intelligence: Key suppliers, manufacturing capabilities, critical materials, bottlenecks, geographic exposure. • Analytics & Reporting: o Custom dashboards, saved views, alerting (e.g., new funding rounds, policy changes), comparison tools. o Methodology transparency: Source lists, update frequency, inclusion/exclusion criteria. • User Enablement: o Onboarding, training sessions, knowledge base, and helpdesk access. o Named-user or enterprise licensing, with flexible seat management. 2.2 Technical & Integration (Indicative) • Security: SSO (SAML/OIDC) preferred, role-based access control, audit logging, data encryption in transit and at rest, UK GDPR compliance, documented data provenance and licensing. • Availability & Performance: Target uptime (e.g., ≥99.5%), responsive UX with scalable backend. • Hosting: UK/EU data residency preferences (EU/FVEY accepted), clarity on sub-processors and cloud regions. • Auditability: Clear citation trails, confidence scoring, and version history for datasets and outputs. 2.3 Service & Support • Support Channels: Email/ticketing, dedicated CSM (for enterprise). • Training: Initial and refresher training; materials suitable for different user personas (policy, BD, technical). • Roadmap Engagement: Mechanism to suggest feature enhancements and receive updates. 2.4 Commercial & Contractual (Indicative) • Licensing: Subscription (annual/multi-year), named or concurrent seats; enterprise licenses. • Pricing Transparency: Clear rate cards; volume tiers; fair usage parameters. • IP & Data Rights: Clarity on: o Rights to use platform outputs internally; o Restrictions on redistribution; o Ownership of any custom analyses developed for the Authority. • Data Ethics: Approach to bias, representativeness, methodology robustness, and corrections/dispute processes. 2.5 Optional Components • Bespoke analyst support: Periodic briefings, deep dives, or validation of key assumptions. • Custom dashboards aligned to policy/business questions (e.g., UK supply chain resilience; regional clustering). This is not an evaluation exercise and nothing in this activity will limit the opportunity to engage in any follow on ITT.

NPL is seeking a solution for the deployment and translation of a set of hydrophones and test panels into an underwater acoustic facility. The facility is an underwater acoustic calibration tank consisting of a large wooden vessel (5.5m in diameter and 4.7m deep) filled with potted water. The calibration activities will be performed with either 2 or 3 hydrophones and a test panel deployed at the mid-depth point of the vessel. The hydrophones and test panel are mounted at the end of carbon fibre poles. The design of the poles is flexible and may be adjusted to the solution (this will be the responsibility of NPL). The schematic and model of the facility are available upon request by emailing etenders@npl.co.uk depict a desired concept solution including dimensions, room features and required specifications for the carriage system and interlocks. The facility is operated from the first floor and the water tank expands through both the ground and first floor. The size of the room cannot be altered, but modifications to the concrete floor and steel framework are feasible for attachment/fixing of the carriage system solution. NPL has conducted initial research into possible solutions such as carriage systems. NPL is open to explore different solutions to meet the requirements below. NPL is seeking engagement from suppliers who have capability to provide a solution to the following requirements: • The solution must be able to deploy the hydrophones and test panels into the water tank. The solution must be able to mount either existing carbon fibre poles or, with a suitable adaptor, large acoustic test panels. NPL will be responsible for the design and manufacture of the poles and adaptors, but the solution must provide a common mounting flange (to be agreed during the design phase). • The solution must be able to translate the mounting flange in X, Y & Z, and rotate about Z. • The required accuracy and precision of the solution is as below (these parameters can be relaxed upon agreement): o X, Y & Z precision: ±0.5mm o Z-rotation precision: ±0.1° o Maximum X, Y & Z linearity/orthogonality deviation: 0.5mm o Repeatability of position: 0.1mm o Minimum linear movement (scanning step): 0.5mm o Minimum speed: 0.06m/min o Maximum speed: 30m/min • The solution must have a minimum payload capability of 50kg in two of the three carriages, and a minimum payload capability of 300kg in one of the three carriages. • The solution must be able to lift the flange out of the water to the loading position at a defined height as shown in the model. • The solution must provide the following interlocks: o Interlock door from laboratory space to loading area o Interlock door from loading area to open water space • The solution control software should be compatible with LabVIEW (others considered) • The supplier must demonstrate that the solution complies with, as a minimum but not limited to, Machinery Directive (2006/42/EC), Low Voltage Directive (2014/35/EU) and Electrical Safety EN 60204. • Design aspects such as the location of the solution control hub and operator, power and structural requirements, and IP rating will be determined during the design phase. This is not an evaluation exercise and nothing in this activity will limit the opportunity to engage in any follow-on ITT.

The open raft facility is a floating structure for testing of underwater ultrasonic devices located on the Wraysbury Reservoir in Middlesex, UK. It comprises a buoyant structure assembled from modular pontoons with a steel grillage deck structure sheathed with non-slip GRP panels. There are two large moonpools with gantry cranes over each, plus four hydraulic knuckle boom cranes for handling test equipment and loading/off-loading from supply boats. Accommodation comprises modular buildings fitted out as laboratory, office, accommodation, workshop and store spaces. The whole structure is to be modular, delivered to site by road and assembled in the water. Mooring is to four concrete sinkers with mooring wires and shock absorbing chains to the pontoon.Included in the contract is the safe and ecologically compliant disposal of the existing facility. The objective of the project is to replace the existing facility with a new and substantially improved pontoon for the testing and calibration of underwater acoustic transducers and associated apparatus. Overall dimensions of the pontoon are approximately 32.50 metres long and 31 metres beam comprising five hulls each consisting of six (6) modular pontoons supporting a deck of steel grillage construction topped with non-slip glass fibre panels. Safety railings, arranged in portable sections are to be fitted around the perimeter of the pontoon and around both moon pools. Within the pontoon will be two (2) moon pools one about 20.00 metres long, the other around 15 metres, both are 4.20 metres wide over which will be gantry cranes incorporating the test equipment lifting stations. For loading/offloading equipment, stores and ancillary items there will be four (4) hydraulic knuckle boom cranes. Accommodation comprises four (4) structures constructed from modular buildings; the main two storey accommodation building, located on the centreline between the moon pools, towards the forward end of the pontoon, incorporating; on the ground floor, the laboratories, workshop, store and plant room. On the first floor, accessed by an internal staircase, will be a canteen with kitchenette and an open plan office. Aft of the main building towards the stern is a single storey building, described as the client store/office space; it is divided into two sections, one for the storage of test equipment and the other office spaces for clients. To starboard forward is a small single storey building for additional office space; aft to port is another small building for use as a garage/store. Suitable rubber 'D' section fendering is to be fitted around the periphery of the pontoon to prevent damage of both the pontoon and the vessels servicing it. Services are arranged from shore to the pontoon and include 400/3/50 AC power supply, telephone and internet. Mooring of the pontoon will be by four (4) concrete sinkers suitably positioned on the reservoir bottom and connected to the pontoon by adjustable length steel galvanised wire mooring warps with heavy short link chain cable shock absorbers. Budgeted amount: £3,750,000.00

Provision of Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry (SIMS). Net £2,000,000.00.

Provision of MRI Scanner. Net £3,000,000.00.