Provision of SM-DP+ eSIM Platform and Associated Services

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.

• 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
• 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
• 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.
• Security
• The solution console provides Login / User Management
• The solution is architected and deployable to meet SAS audit requirements
• 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
• 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.

• 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.

• Services and Support

The solution is expected to be able to achieve 99% uptime / availability.

The vendor shall provide service management framework

• Pricing structure and Contractual terms

Provide pricing structures for both the software licences, future upgrades / iterations and support regimes and any professional services fees.

• Roadmap

A function and feature roadmap outlining the planned developments and the expected availability.