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Quantum Roadmapping Lot A

DSIT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has awarded the contract for the tender titled "Quantum Roadmapping Lot A." This procurement, classified under "Research and development services and related consultancy services" (CPV 73000000), focuses on integrating quantum technologies into digital infrastructure, encompassing areas such as quantum computing and communications. The awarded contract pertains to the geographical regions including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement followed an open procedure above the threshold, with key dates being the tender period ending on 9 December 2024 and the contract period running from 19 January 2025 to 19 June 2025.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for growth, especially for SMEs and VCSEs. Companies with expertise in quantum technologies, digital infrastructure, or telecommunications sectors are well-suited to compete in similar tenders. The contract's focus on future telecoms platforms and quantum connectivity will help businesses in related fields to expand their capabilities and market offerings. Frazer-Nash Consultancy, identified as an SME, was awarded a contract worth £118,440, demonstrating the potential for smaller enterprises to secure substantial government contracts in high-technology domains.

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Notice Title

Quantum Roadmapping Lot A

Notice Description

To deliver on the broad opportunities that are presented by quantum technologies, they will need to become firmly integrated within our digital infrastructure, including priority Future Telecoms platforms such as satellite communications. This will transform the way we transmit, compute and secure our data. This Mission will focus on numerous outcomes including scaling quantum computing, nationwide quantum connectivity, early commercialisation of quantum communications technologies and the delivery of the quantum internet.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6aeb838a-d204-46c2-b92e-13942447a0dd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£118,440 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
19 Jan 2025 - 19 Jun 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DSIT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
matthew.findlow@dsit.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M3 5BS
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Blackfriars & Trinity
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FRAZER-NASH CONSULTANCY

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