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 with GDPR/Data Protection Act 2018.
• Maintain cyber certifications (e.g., ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials Plus).
Stakeholder Engagement
• Maintain relationships with Ofcom, DEFRA, BIS, Water UK, and other bodies.
• Represent TAUWI...