03 May 2023

UK SPF publishes Invitation to Tender for new Study

The UK Spectrum Policy Forum has announced the launch of a brand-new commissioned research project. 

The Forum's open calls for commissioned research are a fantastic opportunity to work with us and explore the future of the vertical use-case requirements in 3.8-4.2 GHz band.  The UK SPF focused this year's commissioning call on the shared access licensing (SAL) framework. 

Vertical use-case requirements in the 3.8-4.2 GHz band

This research study would examine the requirements of the vertical use-cases in the 3.8-4.2 GHz band and the ways by which the UK framework could be further improved to further address the needs of the industry, enhancing its adoption.

Clarification provided on 15 May 

The invitation to tender included a second deliverable specified as 'Additional field trials demonstrating how the use of different parameters impact the performance of vertical applications in terms of coverage, synchronisation, throughput etc'

It is important to emphasise that this second deliverable is not considered obligatory or expected as part of the proposal. Instead, it is regarded as optional or desirable, and potential bidders are encouraged to explore the possibility of incorporating relevant elements of this deliverable into their proposals, if feasible and within budgetary considerations.

Key dates 

- ITT issued: 03 May 2023

- Deadline for clarification of questions: 19 May 2023

- Deadline to submit your tender: 02 June 2023

Additional information 

These commissioned research projects will help to diversify the scope of the UK SPF's research agenda and its workplan. 

The project outputs will be published in Autumn 2022. 

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Sophie Greaves

Sophie Greaves

Head of Telecoms and Spectrum Policy, techUK

Tales Gaspar

Tales Gaspar

Programme Manager, UK SPF and Satellite, techUK

Matthew Wild

Programme Assistant - Markets, techUK