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Quantum Technology Missions Roadmap Opportunity

DSIT

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08 Nov 2024 at 12:11

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Science, Innovation, and Technology (DSIT) is seeking individuals or organisations with expertise in the quantum technology sector to develop detailed roadmaps for the National Quantum Strategy Missions. This invitation to tender (ITT) focuses on various aspects of quantum technology across four specific lots. The procurement, classified under research and development services, involves locations ranging from British Overseas Territories to the United Kingdom. The tender stage is currently active, with bids expected to be submitted by 9 December 2024 and contract execution commencing from 20 January 2025 through to 31 July 2025. The procurement method is open, with an overall contract value ranging from £240,000 to £400,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in quantum technology, research, and development. Enterprises with expertise in technology milestones, healthcare quantum solutions, PNT technologies, or critical national infrastructure sensing are well-suited to apply. SMEs are particularly encouraged to participate, allowing smaller firms to secure pivotal roles in the elaboration of national quantum strategies. The creation of these roadmaps will enable businesses to influence policy development, enhance innovation programmes, and gain a foothold in the growing quantum technology sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Quantum Technology Missions Roadmap Opportunity

Notice Description

Introduction and summary of requirements We would like individuals or organisations with commercial and technical knowledge of the quantum technology sector to develop detailed road maps to support the design and delivery of the National Quantum Strategy Missions. The focus of each road map will vary based on the characteristics of each Mission, as well as current evidence gaps that need addressing to inform policy development. The breadth and depth of specialist expertise required to deliver the road maps is substantial, spanning technical milestones for quantum entanglement networks to the identification of clinical use cases for quantum sensors. This opportunity has therefore been broken down into four separate lots to allow individuals or organisations with specific expertise relevant to individual Missions to participate. Aims and Objectives This project will gather evidence to help DSIT understand the key commercial opportunities, technology requirements and milestones, and dependencies for each Mission. This evidence will inform ongoing policy development and help shape policy interventions such as technology-specific innovation programmes, infrastructure investments and market creation activity to support overall Mission delivery. Alongside common evidence requirements for all lots (technology development timelines and underpinning requirements for priority use cases), there are specific requirements for each. These are outlined below: Lot A: Quantum networking (Mission 2): technology and research milestones to materialise quantum networks, analysis of competing quantum networking components, underpinning classical infrastructure requirements Lot B: Quantum sensing for healthcare (Mission 3): high potential clinical use case identification, mapping of necessary activity through the NHS HealthTech adoption framework Lot C: Quantum position, navigation and timing (PNT) (Mission 4): market size estimates for core sub-component technologies such as compound semiconductors, MEMS vacuum cells, integrated photonics and advanced packaging. Lot D: Quantum sensing for critical national infrastructure (CNI) (Mission 5): Current and future performance of sensing platforms, market size estimates for use cases such as gravity sensing in different sectors Additional information: The ITT can be found on DSIT's e-procurement portal, Jaggaer, under live opportunities. https://beisgroup.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1a5b405-9df5-4c0e-a4da-293969433080
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Jan 2025 - 31 Jul 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DSIT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
pippa.haslam@dsit.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BQ
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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