T184 TAUWI (Telecoms Association of the UK Water Industry) Support Contract

PLEASE NOTE this procurement is being run by NI Water Procurement on behalf of TAUWI. NI WATER IS NOT THE CONTRACTING AUTHORITY. TAUWI WILL FORM THE CONTRACT. T184 Support Services for Telecoms Association of UK Water Industry
The following are the services a Supplier must provide to TAUWI (water industry telecoms group), covering meetings, spectrum management, telecoms support, governance, and administration. The Supplier will act as a technical, regulatory, administrative, and strategic partner to TAUWI—managing radio spectrum, supporting telecom operations, ensuring compliance/security, and coordinating industry collaboration.
Meetings & Governance
• Attend and support TAUWI and Technical Working Group (TWG) meetings (in-person and remote).
• Provide briefings to the Chair, agendas, minutes, logistics, and newsletters.
• Organise venues, communications, and member engagement.
• Publish a quarterly TAUWI newsletter summarising activities.
Spectrum Management (Core Function)
• Manage radio spectrum allocated by Ofcom for TAUWI members.
• Cover services such as:
o Frequency planning and allocation (PBR, telemetry, RMR, etc.).
o Licensing support and compliance.
o Interference investigation and resolution.
o National Frequency Plan and related frameworks.
• Support transition to digital radio systems and coordination with regulators (UK & international).
• Provide technical advice, site visits, and planning tools.
Telecommunications Support
• Advise members on telecom systems, licences, and emerging technologies.
• Provide updates on regulatory changes and opportunities.
• Maintain awareness of health & safety requirements for telecom sites.
• Arrange training/presentations on safe working practices.
Security & Data Protection
• Maintain an industry-wide strategy for cyber and telemetry security aligned with NCSC, Ofcom, and NIS Regulations.
• Provide a secure data repository with:
o Encryption (in transit & at rest)
o Access controls and MFA
• Ensure compliance...