Scope
Reference
prj_5342
Description
The Secure by Design Managed Deployment project aims to stimulate the deployment of CHERI (Capability Hardware Enhanced RISC Instructions) technology in use cases within sectors of national importance helping to bolster the UK's online defences, protect the public and safeguard growth - the central pillar of the Government's Plan for Change. By supporting the translation of CHERI technology to commercial product, and demonstrating the benefits of adoption, the project will establish a commercially viable supply chain and accelerate wider diffusion. The intervention will unblock the adoption pathway to ensure the technology is fully tested and demonstrated in an operational environment.
Background
The Digital Security by Design (DSbD) 2019-2025 programme has matured the technology to a point where it is commercially viable. However, the private sector exhibits a pattern of underinvestment in the development and widespread adoption of memory safety developments. Without immediate action, this progress achieved through the DSbD programme could become outdated, making wider adoption more difficult and delaying or reducing its benefits for the UK. A standard adoption process would take much longer and fail to maximize the expected impact.
Total value (estimated)
- £800,000 excluding VAT
- £960,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 9 June 2025 to 31 March 2026
- 9 months, 22 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 73110000 - Research services
Submission
Enquiry deadline
30 April 2025, 10:00am
Tender submission deadline
19 May 2025, 10:00am
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
29 May 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| 80 technical quality | Quality |
Weighting description
80 technical 20 price
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Department for Science, Innovation & Technology
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVWZ-3216-PVQL
22 Whitehall
London
SW1A 2EG
United Kingdom
Email: stuart.smith@dsit.gov.uk
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government