Published date: 23 March 2018

Last edited date: 23 March 2018

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: 15 September 2016

Contract summary

Industry

  • Market research services - 79310000

Location of contract

SN2 1FF

Value of contract

£20,000

Procurement reference

BLOJEU-CR16087EPSRC

Published date

23 March 2018

Closing date

15 September 2016

Contract start date

28 September 2016

Contract end date

31 March 2017

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

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

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

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

*** This tender requirement was abandoned prior to a Contract award decision. ***

The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) wish to commission a study to provide qualitative and quantitative analyses of the UK's quantum technologies research base to inform planning. This study builds on previous analyses and the findings of an expert-led mid-term review of the EPSRC Quantum Technology Hubs, which is due for completion in October 2016. A key aspect of the study will be to benchmark UK activity against international comparators. A working group, consisting of EPSRC staff and other stakeholders in the UK National Quantum Technologies Programme (UKNQTP) will be established to inform the development of the study.

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About the buyer

Address

North Star House
North Star Avenue
Swindon
SN2 1FF
England

Email

research@uksbs.co.uk