Provision of satellite-based systems and services as part of an R&D In-Orbit Demonstration of Quantum Key Distribution

Published date: 9 November 2021

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.

Closing: 9 December 2021, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

Satellite platforms - 32534000
Satellite launch services - 60510000

Location of contract

YO10 5DD

Value of contract

£1,600,000

Procurement reference

UY/PROC/815

Published date

9 November 2021

Closing date

9 December 2021

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

1 February 2022

Contract end date

31 December 2024

Contract type

Supply contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Description

The UK Quantum Communications Hub, led by the University of York, and part of the UK National Quantum Technologies Programme, is developing a quantum science payload for a satellite-to-ground In-Orbit Demonstration (IOD). The IOD is an R&D mission, whose main focus is the payload, which includes novel quantum key distribution sources communicating with corresponding receivers in a dedicated Hub Optical Ground station in the UK adapted for the purpose.

Suppliers are invited to submit proposals for the satellite, systems, and services required to deliver and support the IOD. The requirement includes a dedicated or shared satellite host for the payload, operating in Low Earth Orbit; integration and testing of the payload in the satellite. A launch and early operations phase (LEOP) is also required, together with post-LEOP satellite operations for the duration of the IOD, which is expected to last for least 12 months.

More information

Links

https://in-tendhost.co.uk/york/aspx/
Additional information on how to apply for this contract

Additional text

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/york/aspx/Home (https://intendhost.co.uk/york/aspx/Home)

Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

About the buyer

Contact name

Dom Roebuck

Address

Heslington
York
North Yorkshire
YO10 5DD
United Kingdom

Telephone

+44 1904 328211

Email

dom.roebuck@york.ac.uk